12% increase from the 2016 race

BOSTON, June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Marathon participants who ran on behalf of more than 200 non-profit organizations raised $34.2 million for charity in the 121st year of the historic race. The fundraising total represents a twelve percent increase, or $3.6 million, over 2016's results.

Total funds include $17.96 million raised through the Boston Athletic Association's Official Charity Program, $12.3 million raised through John Hancock's Non-Profit Program, and $3.97 million from other qualified and invitational runners.

Daniel Chebii retains title while Joan Chelimo earns first Boston win at 2017 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital

BOSTON (25-June) - On a picture-perfect summer morning for racing through downtown Boston, Kenya’s Daniel Chebii and Joan Chelimo ran to victories at the seventh annual B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Chebii retained his title with a time of 27:58, while Chelimo earned her first win in Boston in 31:24. A total of 8,135 participants completed this year’s race, which started and finished at Boston Common.

Dear Community Member,

On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the Boston Athletic Association will host the seventh annual B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, which will be the B.A.A.’s first event following its successful 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17.

Here is some important information about this year’s race:

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

Start and Finish Location: Charles Street between Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

Distance: 10K (6.2 miles)

Boston Marathon champions Meb Keflezighi and Buzunesh Deba will join B.A.A. 10K winners Daniel Chebii and Mary Wacera for June 25 race.

BOSTON - The 2017 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, will feature one of the strongest fields in race history, bringing together Boston Marathon champions, Olympians, and global medalists on the roads of Boston. The seventh annual race will be held on Sunday, June 25, starting and finishing on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common.

Upcoming events and notable dates from the Boston Athletic Association

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all those association with the success of the 2017 Boston Marathon. As the B.A.A. looks at the upcoming year, we wanted to share some key dates:

Registration Opens Monday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. ET

BOSTON - Registration for the 2018 Boston Marathon will open on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Boston Athletic Association will use the same process to register qualified runners as it has used in recent years, allowing the fastest qualifiers in their gender and age group to register first.

Kenyan Kirui took home the title after battling American Galen Rupp

By James O'Brien

As runners assembled in Hopkinton for the 121st running of the Boston Marathon, it was the weather as much as the competition that was the focus of greatest conjecture. As the elite men toed the starting line, the mercury in Hopkinton hovered close to 65F with hardly a cloud in the sky.

Kenya's Edna Kiplagat cruises to first Boston Marathon win in 2:21:52

By Barbara Huebner

Three days before the 121st Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat’s plan was to make a move in the last 5K of the race, not before.

Plans change. With a little more than 10K to go, the 37-year-old two-time IAAF World Champion was feeling good, so she threw in a 5:02 mile in the midst of the Newton Hills.

“I tried to work extra hard,” she said of the monster surge. “It worked for me.”

Swiss Stars Sweep Wheelchair Titles at 2017 Boston Marathon

By Jean Cann

The two-time Olympian from New Zealand

By James O'Brien

Returning to the B.A.A. Invitational Mile for the first time since 2014, two-time Olympic medalist Nick Willis was destined to earn his third win on the mile circuit in downtown Boston. Champion of both the 2013 and 2014 editions, Willis opted to kick off his season with the B.A.A. Invitational Mile, taking on a field that included top milers Daniel Winn, Cristian Soratos, and Will Leer. The race would not disappoint, with Willis prevailing in 4:13.2.