DICK'S Sporting Goods and the Boston Athletic Association Announce Multi-Year Partnership

DICK’S becomes the official retail sponsor of the Boston Marathon and B.A.A. Distance Medley events; solidifies the company’s presence in Boston ahead of DICK’S House of Sport opening in Spring 2024

BOSTON, April 13, 2023 – Today DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced a multi-year partnership, making DICK’S the official retail sponsor of B.A.A. events, beginning with the 2023 Boston Marathon.

127th Boston Marathon Grand Marshal and Schedule of Events Announced

World Series Champion David Ortiz to Serve as Boston Marathon Grand Marshal

BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is proud to announce the Grand Marshal and a detailed schedule of public events celebrating the 127th Boston Marathon, to be run on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 17, 2023. This year’s field includes 30,000 entrants from 122 countries and all 50 U.S. States.

Bank of America to be Presenting Partner of the Boston Marathon

Beginning in 2024, Boston Athletic Association and Bank of America will partner on all B.A.A. events and programming, marking next great era of running

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today Bank of America will be the presenting partner of the Boston Marathon® beginning in 2024.

Global Medalists, Returning Champions Highlight Professional Fields for 2023 B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. Invitational Mile

Patriots' Day Weekend Events Begin on Saturday, April 15

BOSTON – Patriots’ Day Weekend will kickoff with exciting competition, as international and U.S. stars take to the roads for the 2023 B.A.A. 5K presented by Point32Health, and the 2023 B.A.A. Invitational Mile on Saturday, April 15.

Point32Health Named Presenting Sponsor of the B.A.A. 5K & Official Health Insurance Provider of the B.A.A.

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Point32Health has been named the official health insurance provider of the B.A.A., as well as Presenting Sponsor of the B.A.A. 5K. The Massachusetts-based health care organization will be an official sponsor of B.A.A. events throughout the year, including at the Boston Marathon, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s B.A.A. Half Marathon.  

adidas Announces Sustainable Celebration Jacket Design Ahead of 127th Boston Marathon

adidas and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) unveiled today the iconic celebration jacket for the upcoming 127th Boston Marathon. This year’s celebration jacket is made of a minimum 70% recycled content, making it the worthy centerpiece of adidas’ most sustainable Boston Marathon collection ever.

Boston Athletic Association Announces Pregnancy Deferral Accommodations for All B.A.A. Events, Including Boston Marathon

BOSTON— The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today accommodation enhancements pertaining to runners who are expecting or have recently welcomed a child into their families. Pregnancy and postpartum deferrals of entries will now be available for registered participants at all B.A.A. events, including the Boston Marathon (April), B.A.A. 5K (April), B.A.A. 10K (June), and B.A.A. Half Marathon (November).  

127th Boston Marathon Men’s Field to Feature Abbott World Marathon Major Champions, Olympic & Paralympic Stars

BOSTON— The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today the men’s professional field for the 127th Boston Marathon, featuring 15 men who’ve run under 2:07 for the marathon distance, as well as multiple Abbott World Marathon Major race champions, Olympic and Paralympic stars.