Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association’s (B.A.A.) mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The Boston Athletic Association is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle. Funds raised by the B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team will strengthen the B.A.A.’s community initiatives while also providing essential support to expand access to our sport in the cities and towns along the Boston Marathon course and beyond. Current initiatives include:

• Boston Running Collaborative
• B.A.A. Neighborhood Fitness Series presented by Boston Children's Hospital
• Boston Middle School Cross Country Championship
• Road to Wellness 5K in Roxbury
• Youth Races at B.A.A. Distance Medley Events
• B.A.A. Relay Challenge
• B.A.A. Invitational Scholastic Mile and Middle School 1K

To learn more about the B.A.A. and its events and programming, visit www.baa.org.