Aug 31

Two-time Boston Marathon Winner & Reigning World Champion Lelisa Desisa to return for October’s 125th Running

Desisa and fellow Ethiopian Kelkile Gezahegn added to John Hancock Professional Athlete Field

BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)…

Aug 27

An update from the B.A.A. on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

In selecting the fall date for the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) in no way wanted to take away from Indigenous Peoples’ Day or celebrations for the Indigenous…

Aug 25

Boston Athletic Association Partners with Maurten as Exclusive Gel Nutrition Sponsor of the Boston Marathon & B.A.A. Half Marathon

Maurten Gel 100 & Gel 100 CAF 100 To Be Available on Boston Marathon Route

BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the…

Aug 11

Olympians, Paralympians, Global Marathon Winners To Compete at 125th Boston Marathon

October’s 125th Boston Marathon features world class fields as part of the Professional Men, Women, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions
Jul 24

In Memory of Gloria Ratti

Advocate, Pioneer, and Friend

With heavy hearts, the Boston Athletic Association announces the loss of Gloria Ratti, a trailblazer, leader, and loving matriarch of the New England running community. Gloria’s charm…

Jul 14

13 Boston Marathon Champions To Race Historic Fall 125th Boston Marathon

The 125th Boston Marathon will make history as the first Abbott World Marathon Major event to offer equal $50,000 course record bonuses across open and wheelchair divisions

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 13…

Jun 22

B.A.A. Announces 2022 Boston Marathon Registration Dates & Qualifying Window for first Patriots’ Day Boston Marathon since 2019

Registration opens Monday, November 8 at 10:00 AM ET

BOSTON— Registration for the 2022 Boston Marathon will take place over five days,…

May 04

125th Boston Marathon Qualifier Acceptances Announced

BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has begun to notify qualified applicants of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the in-person 125th Boston Marathon to be held on Monday, October 11, 2021.

Apr 19

Des Linden to Race 125th Boston Marathon

2018 champion announced as first member of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team

Apr 19

B.A.A. and adidas Extend Official Sponsorship Through 2030

adidas has served as an official sponsor of the Boston Marathon since 1989

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