Run the 2027 Boston Marathon for Next Step!

Are you interested in competing in the oldest marathon in the world? Join Team Next Step to run the 131st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 19, 2027. The fundraising commitment to join Team Next Step is $13,000.

Your participation on our Boston Marathon team will help more seriously ill teens and young adults to see beyond their diagnosis and a world of possibility.

Sounds good? Fill out the application below if you are interested in running the historic Boston Marathon and making a real difference in a young person’s life.

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Every dollar you raise will enable seriously ill young people to attend our life-changing community, music and mentorship programs for free where they will learn important skills to help them become more engaged in their community, navigate the complicated adult healthcare system, and begin to set goals for a future they never thought possible.

Next Step is proud to be a member of the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. Thank you for welcoming us back another year. We are so grateful for your support of our mission.

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2027 Boston Marathon Application

Fill out the form below if you are ready to commit to running the 131st 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 over 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 2027 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 2027 Boston Marathon

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“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-

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