Each year, hundreds of John Hancock employees train for, run in, and volunteer at the Boston Marathon.

Each year, hundreds of John Hancock employees train for, run in, and volunteer at the Boston Marathon.

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Facts & Figures:

More than $500 million has been raised for non-profits through the B.A.A. and John Hancock Official Charity Programs.

1,000+ professional athletes from more than 40 countries have been part of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team, spanning the Open, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions.

More than $21 million in prize money and bonuses have been awarded through John Hancock.

From year one, John Hancock and the B.A.A. ensured equal prize money for men and women finishers, and helped provide the first Wheelchair and Para Division prize purse in history.

A total of 721,406 participants have crossed the finish line since John Hancock became the Boston Marathon's Principal Sponsor.

First Year: 1986 – 4,905 entrants

Final Year: 2023 – 30,000 entrants

John Hancock employees and stewards have volunteered more than 200,000 times at B.A.A. events.

John Hancock has sponsored the professional

Since 1986 John Hancock has sponsored the professional field, honoring its many champions. Over 1,000 athletes from around the globe have been part of the professional teams.

Four-time champion Catherine Ndereba

Four-time champion Catherine Ndereba was just one of many winners to celebrate with John Hancock.

John Hancock Non-Profit Program

The John Hancock Non-Profit Program annually provides bib numbers to charitable organizations, helping to support fundraising.

Caroline Rotich and Wesley Korir

Champions including Caroline Rotich and Wesley Korir would serve annually as ambassadors for John Hancock's youth and student programs in Greater Boston.