- Runna partners with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) – organizers of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, and B.A.A. Distance Medley Series presented by Honda – in one of Runna’s biggest partnerships to date
- Boston Marathon participants to receive complimentary extended access to Runna’s elite, coach-built marathon training plans
BOSTON, MA/LONDON, UK: Runna, the world’s top-rated running coaching app, has been named the Official Running Training Plan Partner of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, a landmark partnership aimed at improving the athlete experience for runners at all levels of training.
First held in 1897, the Boston Marathon is the world’s longest-running annual marathon and widely regarded as the most prestigious race in the sport. As the Official Running Training Plan Partner, Runna will prepare Boston Marathon athletes with personalized, coach-backed training plans for thousands of runners taking on one of the most iconic marathons and globally renowned marathon courses.
Boston Marathon participants will receive an extended complementary trial of Runna’s personalized marathon training plans, created by elite coaches and tailored to individual experience levels and goals. Plans are tailored to each runner’s experience level and goals, and combine structured run workouts with strength training, mobility, and expert guidance – ensuring athletes arrive on the start line prepared for Boston’s unique challenges.
This partnership significantly raises the standard of marathon preparation, enhances the athlete experience, and supports runners at every stage of their journey toward race day.
Katie Goble, Head of Partnerships at Runna said: “The Boston Marathon is steeped in heritage – to be named Official Running Training Plan Partner by the B.A.A. – an organization with such a rich legacy, is an honor. We’re incredibly proud to be named the Official Running Training Plan Partner of the most preeminent marathon in the world. This partnership allows us to support runners taking on the most iconic and demanding marathon course in the world, helping them arrive at the start in Hopkinton confident, prepared, and ready to perform.”
Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and CEO said: “The Boston Athletic Association’s mission is centered around promoting healthy lifestyles through sport, especially running. This vision is shared by Runna, and together we look forward to helping athletes get to the start line ready to run their best, no matter if it is their first 5K or the Boston Marathon. We focus not only on producing great road races and programming, but also on ways to make the entire participatory experience as rewarding as possible ”
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About the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 130th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.
About Runna
Runna, the world’s top-rated running coaching app on iOS and Android, was founded in 2021 by running enthusiasts Dom Maskell and Ben Parker. Officially launching in March 2022, the subscription-based app helps runners worldwide complete anything from their first 5k to an ultramarathon. Now available in over 180 countries, Runna was selected as one of three finalists for Apple’s App of the Year in 2024 and acquired by Strava in 2025.
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