Running the Boston Marathon to Support a Local Charity? Let Us Know
The 129th Boston Marathon is Monday, April 21. Many athletes will be participating in the event to raise funds for 174 local nonprofit organizations. Photo via AP/Mary Schwalm
Running the Boston Marathon to Support a Local Charity? Let Us Know
BU Today wants to hear from you for our annual Marathon story
One of the city of Boston’s biggest events of the year is just around the corner—the running of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21. This year’s race is expected to draw approximately 30,000 athletes from around the globe.
Each year, a number of runners, including several members of the Boston University community, enter the race to run in support of one of the nonprofits approved by the Boston Athletic Association, the race organizer. This year, some 174 nonprofits are on the list. Last year’s marathon runners raised $71.9 million to support philanthropic causes.
Are you among the runners entering the race to help support a local nonprofit? If so, we’d like to hear from you for a story we’re putting together to run April 18.
Simply fill out the form below. Be sure to include your name and contact information and if you’re a student or an alum, your school and grad year. If you’re a faculty or staff member, include your title. Tell us a little about yourself and the organization you’re running to raise money for and why you chose it.
The deadline for submitting your form is Monday, March 10. We’ll try to include as many individuals as possible.
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