2025 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program

Girls on the Run Greater Boston inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.  Money raised for Girls on the Run provides revenue needed to support key program delivery requirements including program materials, coach/volunteer supplies, outreach to under-served communities, and scholarships to ensure that all girls have the opportunity to participate in this transformational program.

Thank you for your interest in running the Boston Marathon® to support Girls on the Run Greater Boston as a SoleMate. SoleMates are fund-racing partners who commit to personal fundraising goals while also training for the Boston Marathon. Our goal as a Girls on the Run Team is to raise $10,000+ per runner.   These funds are essential for us to ensure Girls on the Run can include all girls in our programs, regardless of their family's ability to pay.  Please give your fundraising plan careful and serious consideration, as this plan is an important part of your application -- the more details, the better!  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Please note, applications pledging $12,000+ will be given priority consideration, and applications pledging $10,000+ will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

A committee will review all applications and we'll be looking for the following:

1. A passion for the Girls on the Run mission and commitment to GOTR Greater Boston
2. Demonstrated fundraising success and a clear and specific plan for how you would achieve your fundraising goals
3. Your dedication to training and completing the Boston Marathon

Runners seeking a charity bib for the Boston Marathon must pay a $50 non-refundable application fee. You may pay via credit card at the end of the application. Questions? We're here to help! Email us at kate.yenrick@girlsontherun.org. Thank you!