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Boston Athletic Association

130th Boston Marathon Race Day

Meet the Moment from Hopkinton to Boston this Patriots' Day for the 130th Running of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

Partners

B.A.A. partners help support all aspects of the B.A.A.’s mission, and assist in promoting healthy lifestyles through running.

Official Charity Program

The B.A.A.’s Official Charity Program grants entries to nonprofits, who recruit runners to fundraise for causes that build healthier communities.

About the B.A.A.

Celebrating a Legacy of Running, Fitness & Community

Founded in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association fosters sports and physical fitness, hosting races and community events throughout Boston. The B.A.A. organized the first Boston Marathon in 1897, now the world’s oldest annual marathon. Today, the B.A.A., supported by sponsors like Bank of America, continues to champion running and wellness through distance races and year-round community programs across Greater Boston.