Boston Athletic Association
About
The Boston Athletic Association, or B.A.A., is the nonprofit that organizes the Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon. Founded in 1887, it is committed to promoting health, fitness and community through running events and programs. Beyond the marathon, its races include the Boston 5K, the B.A.A. 10K and the Boston Half. Corporate partners help support all aspects of its mission and promote healthy lifestyles through running.
Through the official charity program for the Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. grants race entries to nonprofits, which recruit runners to raise money for causes that build healthier communities; a record 215 organizations are taking part for 2027. The association also runs youth running and school programs, plus local events across the city. Its B.A.A. Running Club fields club, racing and high-performance teams in road, track and cross-country, including a Boston-based professional squad.
What to Know
- The Boston Marathon was first run in 1897 and is held on Patriots’ Day.
- More than 33,000 qualifier applications were received for the 2027 marathon.
- Bank of America is the marathon’s presenting sponsor.
- MarathonFoto has photographed B.A.A. events since 1984.
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