We're just over 2 months away from the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America! This week's participant newsletter features information about our 2024 Boston Marathon theme, a voluntary medical study, details on the Mile 27 Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams, B.A.A. Gives Back Grants application information and more!

Wishing you all the best in training and see you in just a few weeks!

2024 Boston Marathon® Footwear and Apparel Collection

The 2024 Boston Marathon® Footwear and Apparel Collection pays homage to the history of distance running, thoughtfully redesigned to meet the needs of today's runners. Available now!

The 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Boston! The Mile 27 Post Race-Party presented by Samuel Adams will be held this year in Boston at City Hall Plaza following the race.   

All participants in the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America have the opportunity to purchase one discounted ticket to the Post-Race Party and additional tickets for family & friends.

Discount codes will be emailed to participants and tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, February 15th.

The B.A.A. Medical Team is proud to announce its sponsorship of a medical study to occur at the 2024 Boston Marathon focusing on kidney stress and gastrointestinal permeability. The study will be conducted by sports scientists from the University of Arkansas. 

Enrollment in the study is limited to 150 Boston time qualifiers without kidney, cardiac, liver, bladder, or gastrointestinal conditions or diseases that may affect results. Participants will be asked to complete a survey, provide a urine sample before and after the marathon, and blood samples at the Expo and post-marathon. All participants will receive results on personal hydration practices, helping to plan for your future races and facilitate faster recovery! 

To learn more about the specifics of the study and to apply, click the link below:

Fueling your Boston Marathon with Maurten starts now — in training. This is when you plan, experiment, and get used to your race day fuel. When it’s time to cross the real start line you already know what works. No surprises. 


Before we move forward, let’s go back to basics — what you do in training is what you do in the race. No guts, no glory. By fueling the varied tempos and intensities of your training — from fartlek to long runs — it helps your body adapt faster to the process of becoming a marathon runner. Remember that the fastest marathon times in history have been fueled by hydrogel — so you’re in good company. 


As Official Hydrogel Sports Fuel Partner to the 128th Boston Marathon Presented by Bank of America, Maurten will be there with you, on-course — at Wellesley, Newton, and Boston College. Visit the Fuel Guides page at Maurten.com for advice on how to fuel your training and racing better with Hydrogel Technology.

Submit your application for B.A.A. Gives Back Grants. Through this program, the B.A.A. awards monetary grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 through a competitive application process open to all nonprofit organizations that meet the following criteria:



• Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) or a public agency.
• Organization is not political.
• Organization's program advances the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities. 
• Organization is located in and serves residents of Massachusetts.

CITGO Road to Boston

Coming soon on the CITGO #RoadToBoston – bib numbers! You’ll receive your bib number assignment in March, designating where you’ll start in the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

Be on the lookout for your bib and wave assignment next month within Athletes’ Village!

Every Boston Marathoner has a special story -- we want to share YOURS!

Answer a quick questionnaire to share your story with the B.A.A. for a chance to be featured! Stories will be showcased on social media, in newsletters, on broadcast coverage, with media, and more. 

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