Boston Marathon
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Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is organized by the Boston Athletic Association and marked its 131st edition. The event draws about 30,000 athletes who race on Patriots' Day and includes a professional field as well as para and adaptive divisions with established eligibility and classification information.
The race is supported by a large volunteer operation of more than 10,000 people and by multiple partners, including Bank of America, adidas, and Schneider. The Official Charity Program raised a record-setting $57.3 million, benefiting 193 nonprofit organizations.
Athletes who qualified for the race can complete pre-verification through the event’s Athletes' Village. The B.A.A. publishes participant and spectator guides and provides information specific to athletes, volunteers, pro athletes, and para and adaptive competitors. The organization also runs related programs such as medical research funding for the marathon and additional weekend events connected to the race.
The event references a long history of marathons organized by the B.A.A., which the association frames as spanning over a century. Results, race records, and news items for recent editions are maintained by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
