Jan 08

Hellen Obiri, Sisay Lemma Return to Defend Titles at Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

Professional Open Division to feature athletes from 20 countries, including Olympic medalists, Boston champions, and Top American Talent

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that…

Jan 07

Defending Champions, Course Record Holders & Paralympic Medalists Lead Professional Wheelchair Field for 2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

Increased prize awards announced as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the wheelchair division in Boston

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced a historic lineup of professional…

Jan 02

Series: Cities and Towns of the Boston Marathon

In the first of a four-part series, we learn about two organizations in the Towns and Wellesley and Newton that are supported by the Boston Marathon and the year-round impact this has on the local community. 

Wellesley

The Town…

Dec 10

Schneider Electric Named the Official Sustainability Partner of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

Partnership will support the goal of Boston Athletic Association being industry leaders in sustainability

BOSTON, December 10, 2024 — The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Schneider…

Nov 26

Runner Spotlight: Family Fundraising

Stephen Purnell (aged 41) began running B.A.A. races about ten years ago and went on to complete his Abbott World Marathon Major Six Star Journey in Berlin this past September. His daughter Courtney (aged 13) is also an avid runner and wife…

Nov 26

Thirty Years of Dedication and Service


Celebrating some very special Boston Marathon volunteers 

On Friday November 15, the Boston Athletic Association held a special lunch at the Museum of Science in Boston to celebrate and thank 27 volunteers who have been…

Nov 26

Boston Athletic Association Update in Support of Clean Athletes

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has elected to issue voluntary payments to athletes who were adversely affected by doping offenses at B.A.A. events.

“While the…