Boston Marathon 2027
Apply, Shawn Thornton Foundation
The Shawn Thornton Foundation supports the fight against cancer and Parkinson’s disease while assisting individuals and families affected by these illnesses. It raises funds for research, patient care, treatment programs, and organizations providing hope during incredibly difficult times. Every runner helps move this fight forward and honors the courage of patients, caregivers, and families.
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What a charity bib with Shawn Thornton Foundation involves
The Shawn Thornton Foundation supports the fight against cancer and Parkinson’s disease while assisting individuals and families affected by these illnesses. It raises funds for research, patient care, treatment programs, and organizations providing hope during incredibly difficult times. Every runner helps move this fight forward and honors the courage of patients, caregivers, and families.
The fundraising commitment
- Charity entry (you need a bib)
- $12,500 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 Shawn Thornton 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 Shawn Thornton 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. Shawn Thornton 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 Shawn Thornton Foundation’s name.