Boston Marathon 2027
Apply, Esplanade Association
The Esplanade Association works to care for and enhance Boston’s iconic Charles River Esplanade so that it remains beautiful, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. In partnership with the state, the organization improves the park’s landscapes, facilities, programs, and gathering spaces. Its work protects a treasured place where people can run, play, connect, and experience the restorative power of nature.
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What a charity bib with Esplanade Association involves
The Esplanade Association works to care for and enhance Boston’s iconic Charles River Esplanade so that it remains beautiful, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. In partnership with the state, the organization improves the park’s landscapes, facilities, programs, and gathering spaces. Its work protects a treasured place where people can run, play, connect, and experience the restorative power of nature.
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 Esplanade Association 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 Esplanade Association’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. ApplyAbout you, your running, your fundraising plan. Esplanade Association reviews every application itself.
- 2. Get your offerAccepted runners receive an entry offer by email and confirm their commitment.
- 3. Register in JanuaryWe walk you through BAA registration when it opens.
- 4. Race day, April 19, 2027Hopkinton to Boylston Street, wearing Esplanade Association’s name.