Run the 2026 Boston Marathon

“I chose to support Next Step because I was moved by its community. I’ve never met a group of more grateful hard-working and gifted people, singularly devoted to their mission and the wonderful youth they serve. I couldn’t imagine a more deserving cause for my first marathon.”

-Liz, Team Next Step-

Are you interested in running the oldest marathon in the world? Join Team Next Step on Monday, April 20th to run the 2026 Boston Marathon and be part of history while supporting a great cause. Your participation on Team Next Step will help more teens and young adults see beyond their diagnosis to a world of possibility. The fundraising commitment to join Team Next Step is $13,000. Every dollar raised will help seriously ill young people attend our life-changing community, music and mentorship programs at no cost to them or their family. Sounds good? Fill out the application below if you are interested in running the 130th Boston Marathon for Next Step. Go Team Next Step!

2026 Boston Marathon Application

Fill out the form below if you are ready to commit to running the 130th Boston Marathon for Next Step! Filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot on Team Next Step.

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Next Step works to further the dreams and aspirations of young adults living with life threatening and chronic illness. Please briefly explain why you want to run for Next Step.(Required)

Please describe any previous running/race experience you have had. If you're aiming for this to be your first marathon, please let us know that too!(Required)

Charity runners are required to finish the Boston Marathon within 6 hours. Will you be able to complete this marathon within 6 hours?(Required)

Yes

Next Step has graciously been involved with the Boston Marathon for a decade and we are excited to be included in the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. This is an exclusive opportunity to partner with the B.A.A. and Bank of America to help support Next Step's FREE programming. We are looking for highly dedicated and committed runners for the Boston Marathon. Our fundraising minimum for the 2026 race is $13,000, however, we encourage Team Next Step members to aim for a stretch goal of $16,000. What is your personal fundraising goal?(Required)

Please describe any previous charity fundraising experience you have had and how that process looked for you.(Required)

Does your employer offer matching gifts for your marathon donations?(Required)

Yes

Attach a photo of you training for the race or running a past race.(Required)

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Runner Release Waiver and Fundraising Agreement(Required)

I will follow the rules and regulations of the road race event.

I will release the road race event organizers for any responsibility in case of an accident, illness, injury or death.

I acknowledge that this road race requires physical activity and there are possible risks and dangers involved with training and execution of this race.

I allow my photo to be taken during the event and used for event advertising and marketing either by Next Step or the Boston Marathon.

I confirm that all information in this application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that this form is only an application and does not guarantee a bib for the 2026 Boston Marathon

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