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[ Wire ] · Dispatch · Oct 12

B.A.A. Gives Back Boston Marathon 2027 Team: How to Apply

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is accepting applications for the 2027 B.A.A. Gives Back Boston Marathon Team. The team raises funds to support the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, with the Boston Marathon scheduled for April 19, 2027.

Here is how the selection timeline works, what benefits athletes receive, and how the program fits alongside Boston's broader charity offerings.

When is the application window for the 2027 team?

Applications for the 2027 B.A.A. Gives Back team are open now. The B.A.A. is reviewing submissions throughout October and will notify all applicants regarding their selection status by October 31, 2026.

Applicants who have questions about their submission or the selection process can contact B.A.A. Development Manager Tandy Bryant directly by email at tbryant@baa.org.

What perks do B.A.A. Gives Back runners receive?

As a member of the B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team, athletes receive:

  • Coaching: Personalized training from an experienced coach.
  • Fundraising guidance: Expert fundraising support from dedicated staff.
  • Apparel: Team apparel from adidas.
  • Race-day amenities: VIP race day perks.
  • Community connection: Opportunities to meet fellow team members and learn more about the B.A.A.’s community initiatives.

What causes does team fundraising support?

The team raises funds to support the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. In its eighth year, the 2026 team raised over $450,000 to support various community initiatives, including:

  • B.A.A. Gives Back Grants
  • Boston Moves
  • Boston Middle School Cross Country Championship
  • Boston Running Collaborative

Can time-qualified runners join the fundraising effort?

Yes. Runners who qualified for the 131st Boston Marathon can participate through the B.A.A.’s Qualified Runner for a Cause program.

Qualifiers are encouraged to raise any amount in support of the B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team or a member of the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. Qualified athletes interested in raising funds can reach Director of Development Nicole Juri at njuri@baa.org.

What other charity routes exist for 2027?

Through the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, the B.A.A. provides invitational entries to select non-profit organizations that recruit athletes pledging to raise funds for their cause. For the 2027 race, the program features 215 member organizations.

Since the Official Charity Program's inception in 1989, participants have raised over $600 million, including $57.3 million raised as part of the 2026 event.

To compare Boston entry options, cutoff records, and training timelines, visit our Boston Marathon page.

Sources: B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team, Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, B.A.A. Charities Overview

Sources Boston Athletic Association