Boston Marathon 2027

Blue Square Alliance Against Hate

Apply, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate

Blue Square Alliance Against Hate educates and inspires people to recognize and stand up against antisemitism and hate in all its forms. Through research, national awareness campaigns, partnerships, and community action, it gives people the knowledge and tools to speak out. Every runner helps carry a simple but urgent message: hate cannot go unanswered.

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What a charity bib with Blue Square Alliance Against Hate involves

Blue Square Alliance Against Hate educates and inspires people to recognize and stand up against antisemitism and hate in all its forms. Through research, national awareness campaigns, partnerships, and community action, it gives people the knowledge and tools to speak out. Every runner helps carry a simple but urgent message: hate cannot go unanswered.

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 minimum

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 Blue Square Alliance Against Hate 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 Blue Square Alliance Against Hate’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. Blue Square Alliance Against Hate 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 Blue Square Alliance Against Hate’s name.