- BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GIVES BACK

Achieving a Milestone

Boston Marathon Fundraising Surpasses $400 Million

Over the past 32 years, thousands of Boston Marathon finishers have added extra meaning to their miles by fundraising for worthy causes. In 2020, fundraising from the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program and John Hancock’s Non-Profit Program combined to surpass the $400 million milestone since the program’s inception at the 1989 race. This year, 41 charitable organizations and non-profits are part of the B.A.A.’s Official Charity Program. Along with the John Hancock Non-P