Charity bibs for the Boston Marathon and other major races
Choose Your Race
Race Guide
Which race is right for you?
Every race is different. Here’s how to find your match.
Start here if this is your first charity race.
7 miles along the Cape Cod coast. The lowest fundraising minimum ($1,500) and an 8-week training plan that works for any fitness level. Most CharityTeams runners run Falmouth first.
Q
No BQ required. This is your shot at Boylston.
The world’s most prestigious marathon. A charity bib bypasses the qualifying time entirely. If you’ve always wanted to run Boston, this is how you get there without a BQ.
Flat, fast, and perfect for a personal best.
Chicago is consistently ranked among the fastest marathon courses in the world. If you’re chasing a time goal AND want to raise money for a cause, this is your race.
The world’s largest marathon. Finish in Central Park.
Five boroughs. 50,000+ runners. A finish line in Central Park. If the NYC Marathon is on your bucket list and the lottery isn’t working, a charity bib is your guaranteed path.
The Process
How to get your
charity bib
Choose Your Race
Select your race and the fundraising commitment that matches your goals.
Pick a Nonprofit
Choose from our roster of 45+ partner nonprofits, or suggest your own.
Apply
Short application. No qualifying time required. We review within 5 business days.
Get Accepted
We match you with your nonprofit and send your charity bib confirmation.
Train & Fundraise
Join team training runs. Use our tools to hit your fundraising goal with ease.
Race Day
Cross the finish line knowing every step carried a cause.
What You Get
You’re not
doing this alone.
Expert Coaching
Guidance from certified marathon coaches: from your first long run to taper week.
Team Training Runs
Group long runs, tempo sessions, and race-pace prep with your CharityTeams crew.
Fundraising Support
Templates, donor email tools, social assets, and strategy to hit your goal faster.
Nonprofit Connection
Train alongside the cause. Meet the people your miles are funding.
Community Events
Team dinners, shakeout runs, and race-week team gatherings at every race.
Race-Week Coverage
CharityTeams staff on the ground from bib pickup to the finish line celebration.
Team Gear
Official CharityTeams race kit. Your team is visible on race day.
Digital Toolkit
Pre-built social templates, donor emails, and a ready-made campaign page.
The CharityTeams Difference
You’re not just a runner.
You’re overqualified.
CharityTeams runners don’t just race, they carry causes, inspire donors, and transform endurance into impact. That makes you more than an athlete. It makes you a changemaker.
FAQ
Common Questions
A charity bib is a guaranteed race entry provided by a nonprofit partner. Instead of qualifying, you commit to raising a minimum fundraising amount for that nonprofit.
No. Charity bibs don't require a qualifying time, your commitment to fundraise is your entry. We welcome first-timers and experienced runners alike.
Fundraising minimums vary: $1,500 for Falmouth, $3,500 for Chicago, $4,000 for NYC, and for Boston a minimum set by each charity. CharityTeams gives you every tool to hit your goal.
Coaching, group training runs, fundraising templates, donor outreach guidance, race-week team events, and a team that cheers you on every mile.
Contact us early, we work with every runner. Most reach their goal with our support. For those who fall short, we have flexible options to discuss.
Yes. You choose from our partner nonprofit list. If you have a cause in mind that isn't a partner yet, reach out and we'll explore it together.
Boston · Falmouth · Chicago · NYC
Ready to run for
something bigger?
Boston and Falmouth applications are open now. Spots are limited.
No qualifying time required · Full fundraising support · Team training included