Stephen Purnell (aged 41) began running B.A.A. races about ten years ago and went on to complete his Abbott World Marathon Major Six Star Journey in Berlin this past September. His daughter Courtney (aged 13) is also an avid runner and wife…
Nov
26
Thirty Years of Dedication and Service
Celebrating some very special Boston Marathon volunteers
On Friday November 15, the Boston Athletic Association held a special lunch at the Museum of Science in Boston to celebrate and thank 27 volunteers who have been…
Nov
26
Boston Athletic Association Update in Support of Clean Athletes
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has elected to issue voluntary payments to athletes who were adversely affected by doping offenses at B.A.A. events.
“While the…
Nov
04
Race Week Reminders: 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund this Sunday
Media Credential Applications for the Boston Half are open here.
BOSTON – The 2024…
Oct
24
Boston Athletic Association and The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College Announce Partnership
B.A.A. to invest more than $1million to improve programming and opportunities in Boston’s iconic athletic facility
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Oct
21
Global Medalists, Boston Champions Highlight 2024 Boston Half Professional Field
November 8 Update: Current professional field lists for the 2024 Boston Half can be found here. Of note, Daisy Jepkemei (KAZ) has been added to the field while Susannah Scaroni (…
Oct
17
B.A.A. Hosts Boston Middle School Cross Country Championships
Nearly 300 students took part in individual and relay races at Franklin Park on Thursday
Franklin Park, Boston, Mass. (17-Oct) –…
Oct
17
2025 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members Announced
Organizations to fundraise ahead of 129th Boston Marathon on April 21
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 174…