While its signature event remains the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association manages a comprehensive, year-round schedule of events that advances its mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging fitness through running.

The ninth annual B.A.A. Half Marathon® took place on Sunday, October 11, 2009 and boasted more than 5,000 entrants. Prizes were awarded to the top 10 runners overall, the top three in the masters division, the top three in the push rim wheelchair division, and top teams. The race course showcased the beauty of Boston's Emerald Necklace park system in the grandeur of the fall season.

The event benefited the Emerald Necklace parks and neighboring communities, as a portion of race entry fees was donated to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for maintenance and preservation of the treasured Boston landmark. The 2009 race was presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund. The sixth annual B.A.A. Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2010.

The B.A.A. also supports children’s health and fitness by sponsoring kids running programs that include recreational running in the spring (Club 114 and B.A.A. Relay Challenge); cross country in the fall (with Boston Public Schools and the Boston Center for Youth and Families); and a presentation of indoor track and field – including clinics – during the winter. Since the B.A.A. renewed its commitment to kids running in 1997, more than 20,000 kids have experienced the inspiration and excitement of a B.A.A. program. In 2010, this program and dimension of the organization continues its mission.

Also, the B.A.A. and adidas sponsored and helped in the presentation of the Mayor's Cup Cross Country Races at Boston’s Franklin Park. The 21st Mayor’s Cup races will be held in October 24, 2010.

The B.A.A. Running Club, meanwhile, continues the organization’s presence on a consistent basis nearly every weekend throughout the year. As a team, the B.A.A. is a perennial contender at major New England road races, indoor and outdoor track meets, and cross country events. In 2009, the club’s open women’s team won the team competition at the Boston Marathon, while the men’s team continues to place top finishers in races around the country.

Individually, the club boasts a number of regional champions who have participated in national and international competitions. With an active membership in excess of 300 runners, nearly one-third compete in the Boston Marathon.

Through the B.A.A. Charity Program for the 113th Boston Marathon, runners representing 24 organizations raised more than $10.5 million for worthwhile causes. Since the charity program began in 1989, Boston Marathon participants have raised more than $100 million for a variety of charitable organizations. The program continues in 2010 with 24 official charities, including six new additions.

Similarly, the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk® in the fall has emerged as one of Boston's most successful fundraising ventures. Since 1989, the B.A.A. has helped to host the Walk on its legendary Marathon course.