Boston Marathon 2027
Apply, Military Friends Foundation
Military Friends Foundation supports Massachusetts service members, veterans, and military families facing financial hardship and the lasting effects of military service. Its programs provide emergency assistance, family support, community connection, and meaningful remembrance of the fallen. Every mile is an opportunity to stand behind the people who serve, and the families who sacrifice alongside them.
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What a charity bib with Military Friends Foundation involves
Military Friends Foundation supports Massachusetts service members, veterans, and military families facing financial hardship and the lasting effects of military service. Its programs provide emergency assistance, family support, community connection, and meaningful remembrance of the fallen. Every mile is an opportunity to stand behind the people who serve, and the families who sacrifice alongside them.
The fundraising commitment
- Charity entry (you need a bib)
- $20,000 minimum
- Already registered (you have a bib)
- $3,000 minimum
- International runners
- $20,000 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 Military Friends Foundation 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 Military Friends Foundation’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. Military Friends Foundation 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 Military Friends Foundation’s name.