Boston Marathon
Charity Bibs
with CharityTeams
No qualifying time required. Choose a nonprofit, commit to a fundraising goal set by your charity, and run the world’s most prestigious marathon with a team behind you every step of the way.
What is a Boston Marathon Charity Bib?
A Boston Marathon charity bib is a guaranteed race entry that does not require a qualifying time (BQ). Instead of qualifying by running time, charity runners commit to raising a minimum fundraising amount, in CharityTeams’ case, the charity minimum, for a nonprofit partner organization.
CharityTeams has been placing charity runners in the Boston Marathon since 2008. We’ve helped raise over $42 million for nonprofitsthrough the Boston Marathon and other major endurance events, and our partnership network includes 12+ nonprofit organizations with missions ranging from cancer research to children’s healthcare.
When you run Boston with CharityTeams, you receive expert marathon coaching, group training runs, full fundraising infrastructure and guidance, race-week team events, official CharityTeams gear, and a community that cheers you from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.
2027 Partners
Choose your cause.
Select a nonprofit partner when you apply. Each organization provides fundraising support and race-day community events.
Joe Andruzzi Foundation
LimitedHelping cancer patients and families navigate the financial and emotional challenges of treatment.
Run for this cause →One Mission
AvailableFunding childhood cancer research and supporting children and families through the hardest days.
Run for this cause →Gronk Nation Youth Foundation
AvailableEmpowering youth through sports, health education, and fitness programming across underserved communities.
Run for this cause →ALS Association
AvailableLeading the fight against ALS through cutting-edge research, care services, and public advocacy.
Run for this cause →Dave McGillivray Foundation
LimitedEmpowering individuals to reach their full potential through the unifying power of endurance sports.
Run for this cause →Camp Harbor View
AvailableCreating life-changing summer camp and year-round programs for Boston's most underserved youth.
Run for this cause →
Timeline
From application to Boylston Street.
What's Included
You’re not just getting a bib.
Guaranteed Boston Marathon entry, no qualifying time required
Expert marathon coaching from certified coaches
Group long runs and race-pace sessions throughout the season
Full fundraising infrastructure: campaign page, templates, donor tools
Official CharityTeams race kit and team gear
Race-week team events: team dinner, shakeout run, Boylston Street celebration
Direct connection with your nonprofit partner community
Post-race fundraising report and donor stewardship
24/7 team support from application through finish line
FAQ
Boston Marathon charity bib FAQs
No. A charity bib guarantees your Boston Marathon entry without a qualifying time. Your commitment to raise the minimum your chosen charity sets for a nonprofit is your entry.
Each charity sets its own fundraising minimum for Boston. International runners commit to $15,000 USD and registered runners who already hold a qualifying entry commit to $3,000. You can always commit to more, and higher commitments are often prioritized in selection. CharityTeams provides every tool, template, and strategy to help you reach your goal. Most runners hit their minimum within 6 to 8 weeks of launching their campaign.
Fill out the application on this page. Select your nonprofit, provide your running background, and commit to the fundraising minimum. We review applications on a rolling basis.
CharityTeams partners with dozens of nonprofits for the Boston Marathon, and you choose your cause when you apply. Partners include Team Hoyt, the 26.2 Foundation, the Susan Hurley Fund and the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation. The full list is on the apply page.
Expert marathon coaching, group training runs throughout the season, fundraising templates and guidance, race-week team events, official team gear, and a team that's with you on Boylston Street.
Rolling. Spots are limited, so apply early. Early applicants have a higher chance of acceptance and more time to fundraise.
Apply for a 2027 Boston Marathon
Charity Bib
Spots are limited. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Start Your Application →By applying you confirm commitment to raise the minimum set by your chosen nonprofit for your chosen nonprofit. We review applications within 5 business days.