Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program

Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program

Funder: Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) in partnership with Bank of America

Program Status: Active; 193 organizations selected for 2026

Award: Invitational entries into the Boston Marathon (not cash grants)

Geographic Scope: National; organizations selected directly support the eight cities and towns along the Boston Marathon route (Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, Boston)

Program Overview

• Provides invitational entries to select nonprofit organizations
• Comprises almost 10% of the total Boston Marathon field
• Organizations use entries to recruit athletes who pledge to raise funds for their cause
• Participating athletes become fundraisers for the nonprofit organizations

Fundraising Impact

• 2025: Record $50.4 million raised
• 2023: $40.3 million raised
• Since program inception in 1989: Over $600 million raised
• 2026: 193 organizations selected

Entry Level Options

• Gold Level: 10-15 invitational entries (higher tier)
• Blue Level: 3-5 invitational entries (lower tier)
• Each level has specific selection criteria

Selection Criteria

The B.A.A. values organizations that:
• Focus on building healthy communities
• Specifically serve Greater Boston area and the eight cities/towns on the marathon route
• Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (implied from context)
• Support causes aligned with community health and wellness

Contact Information

• Address: 699 Boylston Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02116 OR 1 Ash Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
• Email: accountservices@baa.org