Marathon Madness Winners and Marathon Team Updates #17

Rabbit, rabbit and happy April, team! We’re officially 21 days away from Marathon Monday, but who’s counting!?

Marathon Madness – March Winners

Congratulations to our March Marathon Madness winners! Katie P. raised the most money and Abigail F. received the most donations. You have some Stepping Strong swag heading your way!

Marathon Madness – CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

And BRAVO to our Marathon Madness CHAMPIONS! Madeline M. raised the most money and Abigail F. received the most donations during the three-month challenge!

B.A.A. Resources: Make sure to…

• Review and share the following:
  • Participant Guide
  • Spectator Guide
  • Official Program
• Download the B.A.A. Racing App for access to these GREAT features:
  • Athlete Tracking
  • Course Map
  • Race Information
  • Race Week Schedule
  • Customized Cheer Cards and more

Have questions about race weekend?

Make sure to review our last team meeting PowerPoint HERE! Still have questions? Email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu OR schedule a Fundraising Check-In Call! Next Friday, April 11 is the LAST day for fundraising check-in calls. If you need to speak with us about fundraising or race weekend, please sign up for a call by clicking here.

The Final Countdown

It’s almost the final countdown to the 129^th Boston Marathon! From April 17-20, make sure to check your email and the runner portal every day for fun and inspiring messages!

Cross Your Fundraising Finish Line!

Now’s the time to make a big fundraising push and cross that fundraising finish line strong. To help you maximize these last three weeks, here are some fun and effective ways to rally support:

21-Day Challenge – Commit to something daily (push-ups, gratitude posts, running miles) and ask for donations to keep you going! Example: “I’m running 2.62 miles every day—donate $26.2 to support me!”

Social Media Countdown – Post daily updates, donor shout-outs, or reasons why you’re running. A countdown creates urgency!

Match a Mile – Ask friends/family to “sponsor” a mile with a donation (e.g., $100 for Mile 10, $50 for Mile 5). As a thank-you, write their names on your race-day gear!

Race Day Dedications – Dedicate each mile to a donor or cause and share why it’s meaningful to you. “Mile 5 is for my grandma—who wants to own it with a $50 donation?”

Flash Fundraiser – Set a 24-hour goal (e.g., raise $500 in a day) and promote it hard! Offer a fun challenge if you hit your goal (like running in a tutu).

Please email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 857 523 8052 and/or 857 505 1225 if you need us at all over the next few weeks!

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline

P.S. Make SURE to Submit your Photos on the Runner Portal if you want to be featured in something special by clicking HERE! The first deadline is Friday, April 4.