Series: Cities & Towns of the Boston Marathon

 

Brookline

As the first-ever Boston Marathon municipal charity team, Team Brookline harnesses the power of sport to strengthen, support, and unite the Brookline community. Team Brookline raises funds and awareness for its five charity partners namely The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, Brookline Education Foundation, Brookline Library Foundation, Brookline Symphony Orchestra, and Brookline Teen Center.   

Series: Cities & Towns of the Boston Marathon

 

Newton

This month we take a trip through Newton (course miles 15.93- 21.35) and Brookline (course miles 22.45-24.70) to learn more about some of the organizations that benefit far beyond race day. 

The City of Newton  
Based in the City of Newton, Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast has been part of the community fabric for 18 years. They've been part of the organizations that benefit from race entries through Newton’s community program and the impact is felt deeply in the community. 

B.A.A. High Performance Team Adds NCAA All-American Barry Keane

Butler graduate adds international racing experience to Team B.A.A.

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that Barry Keane has joined the B.A.A. High Performance Team. Originally from Waterford, Ireland, Keane was an NCAA All-American in track and cross country while at Butler University. Keane will be coached by B.A.A.