Join the 2020 Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team and become part of an inspired community dedicated to transforming outcomes for civilian and military trauma patients in Boston and around the world. Funds raised by the team benefit The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham. The center was established by the Reny family to honor the Brigham medical team that saved the life and limbs of their daughter, Gillian, who was critically injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
VIP EXPERIENCE
- Race Weekend
- A night of celebration: Team pasta dinner the evening before the race for runners, family, and friends
- Start line: Private indoor space, including bathrooms, at the start line in Hopkinton on the morning of the race
- Finish line: Post-race celebration for runners and their families including lunch, complimentary massages, and shower facilities only steps from the finish line
- Team Support
- Training: Personalized training including fun weekend group training runs and weekday hill runs with dedicated water/snack stations
- Expert support: Team coach, physical therapists, and a team physician to prepare you for race day
- Gear: Branded team apparel including a race day singlet, team jacket, and other swag
- Fundraising: Expert assistance from dedicated staff including tips, event ideas, and helpful hints to maximize your fundraising total
- Camaraderie: Team meetings and socials where runners can meet and mingle
- Inspiration: Speakers and surprises throughout the training season
Testimonials
“When I discovered the Stepping Strong team, I was sold. I thought to myself, ‘I need to do this’. I’ve seen firsthand how the funds raised help doctors and researchers develop better ways to help and heal patients. Being a part of the Stepping Strong team provided me the opportunity to give back in a different way.” – Kimberly Cardillo
“I love the Boston Marathon because of the energy, camaraderie, and kindness that surrounds every runner and circles the whole city and Stepping Strong is at the center of that positivity! I am so impressed by how much the center has grown and accomplished over the past 5 years and can’t wait to see it continue to grow and accomplish the unthinkable!” – Rachel Bliss
“We live a long way from Boston, so I was not aware of the broad support for Stepping Strong in the city. Wearing the Stepping Strong singlet seemed to transform me to royalty. The members of the team I met on race day were awesome. I definitely plan to support Stepping Strong runners in future Boston marathons.” —Win Porter
The support the Stepping Strong Team provides is above and beyond what I imagined. The experience of running with Stepping Strong has been so incredible I have my sights set on next year!” —Sameera Mathan
Qualified runners also encouraged to apply.