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Running for 26.2 Foundation

What a charity bib with 26.2 Foundation involves

Advancing the globe sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good

The fundraising commitment

Charity entry (you need a bib)
$12,000 minimum
Already registered (you have a bib)
$2,500 minimum
International runners
$15,000, paid up front

Milestones on the way

  • January 1, 2027$5,000
  • February 1, 2027$7,000
  • March 1, 2027$9,000
  • April 15, 2027Full commitment

Your donors give straight to 26.2 Foundation through your GivenGain page. The BAA registration fee ($390 in January) is separate and paid by you.

What comes with the bib

  • Guaranteed entry. No qualifying time and no lottery. Your place comes from 26.2 Foundation’s official allocation.
  • Coaching from CharityTeams. Max McGillivray and Patrick McMahon coach every team: a 20-week training plan, fundraising guidance, and answers when you need them.
  • Group runs in Boston. Saturday runs from December out of the Lululemon store, plus the Superhero 17 in February and the Hop 21 in March.
  • A fundraising page that works. Your GivenGain page, milestone check-ins, and donor receipts handled for you.
  • A team singlet and a team that knows the course.

How it works

  1. 1. ApplyAbout you, your running, your fundraising plan. 26.2 Foundation reviews every application itself.
  2. 2. Get your offerAccepted runners receive an entry offer by email and confirm their commitment.
  3. 3. Register in JanuaryWe walk you through BAA registration when it opens.
  4. 4. Race day, April 19, 2027Hopkinton to Boylston Street, wearing 26.2 Foundation’s name.
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