The Boston Running Collaborative welcomes all groups and individuals who would like to participate. Member organizations are expected to participate in planning meetings, serve on committees, and propose collaborative projects that are eligible for funding from the Boston Athletic Association. The following organizations have participated in the BRC:
Boston Running Collaborative Members represent the following organizations:
The BRC hosts 5 free youth developmental track meets for Boston youth ages 4-14 throughout the summer. Come join in the fun and try some different events. No experience necessary and all participants receive a ribbon.
Runners who are blind, have mobility challenges, and wheelchair athletes are encouraged to participate. Please email Suzanne Walmsley in advance for planning purposes. Events will include 50m 200m, 400m, 800m One Mile, Javelin Toss and Long Jump.
In honor of the 125th Boston Marathon, the Boston Running Collaborative awarded $125,000 in grants to organizations that have engaged with the B.A.A. in work towards expanding athletic opportunities for all. The recipients of these grants include:
If you would like to learn more or are interested in joining the BRC in the future please contact Suzanne Walmsley, Director of Youth & Community Engagement at, swalmsley@baa.org.
By centering the conversation in the Boston running community, engaging supporters, and collectively leveraging our assets, the Boston Running Collaborative will develop, support, and promote innovative and accessible strategies, events, and programs to improve the health in underserved areas, diversify the sport, elevate diverse leaders in the sport, and bring communities together around running and fitness.
