Team HOPe Runs the 126th Boston Marathon

Join Team HOPe in running the 126th Boston Marathon®, the oldest and most prestigious annual marathon in the world. The historic 26.2-mile course begins in Hopkinton, MA, and ends in downtown Boston after taking a momentous “right on Hereford, left on Boylston” toward the finish line.

We welcome non-qualified, qualified, virtual runners and runners with a B.A.A. bib to join Team HOPe as part of the John Hancock Charity Program.

How can you participate?  Join Team HOPe for the in-person running of the 126th Boston Marathon. Our fundraising minimum: $10,000 for the team hope members.

Why Join Team HOPe?

Join our community of inspiring, passionate, and dedicated athletes who come together from various backgrounds and experiences, who support our mission and strive for a world where disabled individuals, including cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and autism, and their families are not held back - where they have all the resources and support they need to pursue hopeful, purposeful lives on their own terms. 

Boston Marathon In-Person - Team HOPe Members Receive: 

  • Training Support: Access to professional athletic trainers, physical therapists, podiatrists, nutritionists, coaches, and expert guest speakers -  all part of the CharityTeams experience! 

  • Marathon Day Gear: In addition to earning the BAA Boston Marathon Jacket, you’ll receive Team HOPe apparel, including t-shirts, running singlets, and more.

  • Fun Runs: Participate in CharityTeams signature events -- Superhero 17 Training Run and the CharityTeams HOP21 Training run, where runners dress in costumes and train for the Boston Marathon.

  • Community and Fundraising Support: Individualized assistance from our staff and a comprehensive Welcome Kit & Social Media Toolkit to jumpstart your fundraising goal. Build camaraderie with other Team HOPe runners on a dedicated Facebook Group.


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