2027 Team Abby Mac Boston Marathon Runner Application

ABBY MAC FOUNDATION
2027 Team Abby Mac Boston Marathon Runner Application
Thank you for your interest in representing the Abby Mac Foundation in the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program.

The Abby Mac Foundation promotes inclusion for children with disabilities through sports, activities, and access to adaptive equipment. We are looking for runners who genuinely connect with our mission and are prepared to enthusiastically represent the Foundation throughout their training and fundraising journey.

Selection is competitive and is not based on when an application is submitted.

Application deadline	October 15, 2026
Fundraising minimum	$12,500
Marathon date	April 19, 2027

Personal information
Full legal name

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Are you legally able to travel to the United States and participate in the Marathon?
Are you currently applying to other Boston Marathon charity teams? If yes, please list them.
Your connection to our mission
How did you learn about the Abby Mac Foundation?
Why do you specifically want to represent the Abby Mac Foundation?
Describe any personal, family, professional, or volunteer connection you have with children or adults with disabilities, adaptive sports, inclusion, rare diseases, or mitochondrial disease.
What does inclusion through sport mean to you?
How would you help raise awareness of the Foundation's mission before, during, and after Marathon Monday?
Running experience
How many marathons have you completed? Please list the races, years, and finishing times.
What is your most recent half-marathon or marathon finishing time?
Have you previously participated in the Boston Marathon? If yes, when and under what type of entry?
Please describe your current training and fitness level.
Can you safely complete the Boston Marathon within the B.A.A.'s six-hour requirement?
Do you have any injuries or circumstances that could reasonably interfere with your ability to train for and complete the Marathon?
Fundraising experience and plan
Each selected runner must commit to raising at least $12,500 through the Foundation's approved fundraising platform.
How much are you personally committing to raise?
Describe your previous fundraising experience. Include the organizations, events, fundraising requirements, and total amounts raised.
Describe your specific plan for reaching or exceeding the required $12,500 fundraising minimum, including potential donors, fundraising events, business contacts, sponsorship opportunities, and social-media outreach.
Does your employer offer charitable matching gifts?
If yes, describe the program and any applicable matching limit.
Do you already have individuals, businesses, or sponsors prepared to support your campaign? Please explain without including confidential financial information.
What amount do you reasonably expect to raise during your first 30 days after acceptance?
If your fundraising does not reach the required $12,500 minimum, are you willing and financially able to personally contribute the remaining balance by the fundraising deadline?
Have you ever failed to meet a charity fundraising commitment? If yes, please explain.
Team commitment
If selected, are you willing to:
Participate in team meetings and scheduled check-ins?
Provide regular fundraising and training updates?
Share the Foundation's mission through your personal and social networks?
Use only B.A.A.-approved and Foundation-approved Marathon materials?
Represent Abby, the Foundation, and children with disabilities respectfully?
Pay your own B.A.A. registration fee, travel, accommodations, and other race-related expenses?
Sign a separate runner agreement guaranteeing your fundraising commitment?
If selected, are you willing and able to join Team Abby Mac for occasional group training runs on the Boston Marathon course and attend team events when possible?
Please describe anything else you believe the selection committee should consider.
Optional: Provide a link to a brief video introducing yourself and explaining why you want to join Team Abby Mac.
Reference
Provide one reference who can speak to your reliability, character, fundraising ability, or involvement with the disability community.
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ABBY MAC FOUNDATION

2027 Team Abby Mac Boston Marathon Runner Application

Personal information

Your connection to our mission

Running experience

Fundraising experience and plan

Team commitment

Reference

Applicant acknowledgments