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B.A.A. Awarded Community Champion Award by MetroWest YMCA       BOSTON — As part of the MetroWest YMCA Annual Meeting in Ashland on May 24, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) were awarded the Community Champion Award. This is an annual MetroWest YMCA recognition of an organization that helps build strong kids, strong families and …

B.A.A. & Boston Children’s Hospital Establish Inaugural Community Race Series in Boston Boston Children’s Hospital Named Official Pediatric Care Hospital of the Boston Marathon       BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and Boston Children’s Hospital have announced a new multi-year sponsorship establishing a Community Race Series, bringing the thrill …

B.A.A. Announces Boston Running Collaborative to Broaden Access to the Sport of Running Across Greater Boston     B.A.A. to distribute $125,000 in unrestricted grants in coordination with collaborative       BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the creation of the Boston Running Collaborative. The Boston …

B.A.A. Announces New Framework for Athletes with Disabilities Divisions and Programs of the Boston Marathon BOSTON —The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced it is implementing changes and a new framework for the Boston Marathon’s Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) Divisions and Programs. The changes will provide a greater range of opportunities …

B.A.A. Names Marla Runyan Athletes with Disabilities Manager Marla Runyan added to the Boston Athletic Association staff in a newly-created position BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced Marla Runyan as the organization’s first Athletes with Disabilities Manager. This position will dedicate its attention to the growing field …

Boston Marathon Fundraising Raises $34.2 Million in 2017 Race Boston Marathon participants who ran on behalf of more than 200 non-profit organizations raised $34.2 million for charity in the 121st year of the historic race. The fundraising total represents a twelve percent increase, or $3.6 million, over 2016’s results.  (Athlete’s Village photo by FayFoto) …