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131st Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America
Team End ALZ is proud to be a member of the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program.Our 2027 charity bib application will open on September 14, 2026. We are not accepting any inquiries at this time.
Please check back here for the application link and join our email list to receive notifications when the application goes live. (Please save keruscitti@alz.org as an approved contact to ensure email deliverability.)
How to Apply & Join the Team
CHARITY BIB RUNNERS
Application process and timeline for 2027:
Anyone wishing to join Team End ALZ to receive a charity bib to the marathon is required to submit an application. The application will be available from September 14th - 30th. After the application period concludes all submissions are reviewed by a selection committee. We have a limited number of charity bibs resulting in a highly competitive process. A personal connection to the cause, along with thorough and thoughtful answers will help your application stand out. All applicants are notified of their status via email no later than October 30th. (Please save keruscitti@alz.org as an approved contact to ensure email deliverability.)Please note: We do not accept requests via email, and our waitlist will be selected from application submissions only.
Charity Bib Fundraising and Fee Requirements:
For runners using a charity bib provided by the Alzheimer’s Association:- $50 required, non-refundable application donation (applied to your fundraising minimum should you be selected to the team.)
- $385 race entry fee (subject to change per the B.A.A.)
- $10,000 required fundraising minimum
QUALIFIED AND INVITATIONAL RUNNERS
If you are a time-qualified runner with a secured bib, or have secured an invitational bib from another source (Police/Fire Dept., Run Clubs, etc.), and want to run on Team End ALZ, we would be thrilled to have you on our team! By joining our team you have access to all of the great perks, gear and celebrations, in addition to making your Boston Marathon experience impactful and more meaningful!Please complete the form below and we will follow up with you on the next steps. Please note that we will be busy working through the charity bib application process so you can expect to hear from us in late October.
Qualified and Invitational Bibs Fundraising and Fee Requirements:
For time-qualified runners and those who have secured their own invitational race entry:- $260 race entry fee (subject to change per the B.A.A.)
- $3,000 suggested fundraising goal, no required minimum
All Team End Alz Members receive:
- Team End ALZ running singlet
- Personal fundraising website
- Fundraising coach
- Professional, certified running coach
- Personalized training program and weekly training tips
- Weekly group runs on Saturdays on the marathon course
- Wednesday night group hill runs in Boston
- Team Kick-Off & Fundraising Clinic
- Injury Prevention & Nutrition Clinic
- Fundraising recognition prizes
- Team End ALZ Banquet on race weekend
- Pre-Race light breakfast and bag drop
- Private bus transportation to Hopkinton starting line
- Post-Race celebration at hotel near finish line with refreshments, showers, family meeting point and pictures
- Team End ALZ gear and more!
Join our email notification list!
Add your name to our notification list to receive email updates when applications for future teams open. (Please save keruscitti@alz.org as an approved contact to ensure email deliverability.)
Team End Alz Marathon Cheer Station!
Join us for all the fun on Marathon Monday! View directions here on how to get to our Team End ALZ Cheer Station and come down to help us cheer on our team. Purple attire and fun signs encouraged! We'll have pom poms and cowbells for all!Questions?
Contact Kim Ruscitti, Senior Manager, Team End ALZ: keruscitti@alz.org.We do not accept early requests for bibs, all interested runners must submit an application for consideration.
*If you are looking to join the Alzheimer's Association's teams for the Chicago or New York City Marathons please contact the following for more details.
- Chicago Marathon: Tracy Collins tjcollings@alz.org
- NYC Marathon: Tamika Phillips tphillips@alz.org
