Boston Marathon
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Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is organized by the Boston Athletic Association. The event is preparing its 131st running, and Boston qualifiers can pre-verify their qualifying time within the Athletes' Village system.
The race brings together about 30,000 participants on Patriots' Day, including professional athletes at the front of the field. The event is supported by more than 10,000 volunteers who assist across the course and race operations.
The Boston Marathon has a long history, represented on the site as 130 years of marathon history, and its related coverage references the journey from Hopkinton to Boston. The event also maintains a large charity program: the Bank of America Official Charity Program raised $57.3 million for nonprofits at the 2026 marathon, benefiting many organizations.
Additional race activities and related events are listed as part of Boston Marathon Weekend and the B.A.A. race calendar. Key partners identified for the event include Bank of America, adidas, and Schneider Electric. Information for athletes, para and adaptive athletes, spectators, volunteers, and media is available through the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
