Apr 12

B.A.A. to Implement Changes to Boston Marathon Handcycle Program

Changes Will Take Effect for 2017 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizers of the Boston Marathon, is taking action to demonstrate its commitment to the participation and recognition of…

Apr 12

Dave McKenzie and Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Gibb Named Grand Marshals of the 2017 Boston Marathon

On 50th anniversary of 1967 race, McKenzie and Gibb to lead 30,000 participants from Hopkinton to Boston

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that the top men’s and women’s finishers of the 1967 Boston…

Apr 04

Defending Champions, International Medalists Return for B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. Invitational Mile

American record holders Molly Huddle and Ben True seek B.A.A. 5K titles, while global medalist Dawit Seyaum leads B.A.A. Invitational Mile field.

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced an elite field of world…

Mar 23

2017 Boston Marathon Will Mean $192.2 Million For Greater Boston Economy

30,000 official participants in the Boston Marathon, including more than 6,200 runners traveling from 94 countries outside the United States.

BOSTON (March 23, 2017) - The 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2017, and surrounding…

Mar 14

Equinox and the B.A.A. Announce Multi-Year Boston Marathon Sponsorship

Together, they will further their parallel missions of promoting healthy lifestyles through athletics. 

BOSTON – Equinox and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today proudly announced the beginning of a multiple-year sponsorship…

Mar 10

2017 Boston Marathon Schedule of Events

Daily Schedule of Events for the 121st running of the Boston Marathon

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association has issued its Schedule of Events for official participants in the 2017 Boston Marathon.

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Mar 08

Inaugural Boston Marathon Youth Jamboree Set for Sunday, March 12

Youths in grades pre-k through grade 8 invited to participate in this fun-filled, free event

BOSTON, MA – On Sunday, March 12, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) will host the inaugural Boston Marathon Youth Running Jamboree at…

Feb 04

BOSTON Comes to Big Screens Across America for One Night This April

Full-Length Documentary About the Boston Marathon Hits Hundreds of U.S. Movie Screens April 19

BOSTON - "BOSTON,  An American Running Story", the first-ever documentary about the Boston Marathon, will be shown in more than 450 movie…

Feb 02

CITGO Named the Official Fuel Sponsor of the Boston Marathon

CITGO will celebrate the One-Mile-To-Go Mark in historic Kenmore Square

BOSTON – CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today proudly announced the beginning of a multiple-year sponsorship agreement,…

Feb 02

Boston Athletic Association and Atlanta Track Club Put Friendly Wager on Outcome of Superbowl LI

Losing team to pose with opponents jersey on a run around their city.

BOSTON – With Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons fast approaching, the Boston Athletic Association and Atlanta Track Club have agreed…