B.A.A. Announces Boston Running Collaborative to Broaden Access to the Sport of Running Across Greater Boston
B.A.A. to distribute $125,000 in unrestricted grants in coordination with collaborative
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the creation of the Boston Running Collaborative. The Boston Running Collaborative is led by representatives from Greater Boston’s running and non-profit communities and will provide leadership, oversight, guidance, and support in the formation of the Boston Running Collaborative Steering Committee.
B.A.A. High Performance Team adds NCAA All-Americans Annie Rodenfels, Eric Hamer, and Abbey Wheeler
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that NCAA All-Americans Annie Rodenfels, Eric Hamer, and Abbey Wheeler have joined the B.A.A. High Performance Team. All three athletes will be coached by B.A.A. High Performance Coach Mark Carroll and will train in Boston. The B.A.A.’s High Performance Team is sponsored by adidas.
B.A.A. Announces Participant Health & Safety Policies for 125th Boston Marathon
BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that entrants in the 125th Boston Marathon, scheduled for Monday, October 11, will need to either provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the fall race. It is strongly recommended that all entrants, staff, and volunteers are vaccinated. Masks will not be required while running the 26.2-mile course, but will be enforced on participant transportation and in other areas in accordance with local guidelines.
Two-time Boston Marathon Winner & Reigning World Champion Lelisa Desisa to return for October’s 125th Running
Desisa and fellow Ethiopian Kelkile Gezahegn added to John Hancock Professional Athlete Field
BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that two-time Boston Marathon champion, reigning World Athletics Marathon champion, and 2:04:45 marathoner Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia will compete in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11.
An update from the B.A.A. on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In selecting the fall date for the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) in no way wanted to take away from Indigenous Peoples’ Day or celebrations for the Indigenous and Native American Community. We extend our sincere apologies to all Indigenous people who have felt unheard or feared the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day would be erased. We are sorry.
Boston Athletic Association Partners with Maurten as Exclusive Gel Nutrition Sponsor of the Boston Marathon & B.A.A. Half Marathon
Maurten Gel 100 & Gel 100 CAF 100 To Be Available on Boston Marathon Route
BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon, has partnered with Maurten to enhance participant nutrition and fueling at the Boston Marathon and B.A.A. Half Marathon. Maurten, the Swedish-based hydrogel sports fuel company, and the B.A.A.