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Boston Marathon 2027 applications open Monday, September 14.

Running for South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie"

What a charity bib with South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie" involves

Supporting South Boston families since 1901 with Early Education & Care, Youth Programs, Family Engagement and 'Club 55' Programs for Older Adults.

The fundraising commitment

Charity entry (you need a bib)
$15,000 minimum
Already registered (you have a bib)
$3,000 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 South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie" 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 South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie"’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. South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie" 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 South Boston Neighborhood House, "The Ollie"’s name.