Hopkinton
In the third of our Boston Marathon City and Town Series, we head to the start of the race to hear from Hopkinton resident Peter LaGoy and his decades of marathons; and learn more about the Ashland Emergency Fund and the great…
Feb
19
Applications Open for Spring 2025 B.A.A. Gives Back Grants
Boston Athletic Association community grant program launches first round for the year
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association Gives Back Grant Program is open for…
Jan
30
Series: Cities & Towns of the Boston Marathon
In the second of a four-part series, we learn about two organizations in the Towns of Brookline and Natick that are supported by the Boston Marathon and the impact this has on the local communities well beyond marathon day.
The Town of…
Jan
08
Hellen Obiri, Sisay Lemma Return to Defend Titles at Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Professional Open Division to feature athletes from 20 countries, including Olympic medalists, Boston champions, and Top American Talent
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that…
Jan
07
Defending Champions, Course Record Holders & Paralympic Medalists Lead Professional Wheelchair Field for 2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Increased prize awards announced as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the wheelchair division in Boston
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced a historic lineup of professional…
Jan
02
Series: Cities and Towns of the Boston Marathon
In the first of a four-part series, we learn about two organizations in the Towns and Wellesley and Newton that are supported by the Boston Marathon and the year-round impact this has on the local community.
Wellesley
The Town…
Dec
10
Schneider Electric Named the Official Sustainability Partner of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Partnership will support the goal of Boston Athletic Association being industry leaders in sustainability
BOSTON, December 10, 2024 — The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Schneider…
Nov
26
Runner Spotlight: Family Fundraising
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…