We are thrilled to share that this year, we raised $1.9 MILLION for the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital! CONGRATULATIONS! This moment is a powerful reminder of the strength, heart, and determination that defines our team.
As we look ahead, remember: the Brigham running team will always be here for you. Whether you’re gearing up for your next race or taking a well-earned break, you’re part of something meaningful and we are so grateful you chose to run with us for the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Here’s to all the miles behind us, the ones ahead, and the impact we’re making together.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally, Caroline, the Reny Family, and Stepping Strong Center
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From start to finish,
Ali and Ally
P.S. If you’re already ready to run and fundraise again, we have a Boston 10K and Falmouth Road Race team we would LOVE to have you a part of! Email team@bwh.harvard.edu if you’d like to learn more.
Join us TONIGHT from 5:45pm-6:00pm EST for a quick celebration of your 26.2 finish with the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team! Be sure to wear your medal and jacket. There MIGHT be a special chance drawing, so join if you can! 😊
YOU DID IT! Congratulations and THANK YOU to our amazing Stepping Strong Marathon Team for completing the 129th Boston Marathon! On behalf of the Reny family, Stepping Strong Center, and our team, we want to send our deepest gratitude to every one of you. We are so proud!!!
Whether this was your first Boston or your tenth, yesterday was a moment of greatness. Your dedication, resilience, and determination inspired us all, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude to have shared this journey with you.
To those who may have faced unexpected challenges or didn’t have the race they hoped for—please know how proud we are of you, too. Just getting to the starting line takes incredible courage, and your commitment means the world to us.
Thank you for being part of something so meaningful. We hope you’re soaking in every second of this accomplishment—you’ve earned it.
We Did It Wednesday!
RSVP via the runner portaland join us tomorrow from 5:45pm-6:00pm EST for a quick celebration of your 26.2 finish with the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team! Be sure to wear your medal and jacket. There MIGHT be a special chance drawing, so join if you can!
Get excited because TOMORROW is the 129th Boston Marathon!! GOOD LUCK to our amazing Stepping Strong teammates! We are so proud of every one of you and can’t wait to cheer you on as you cross the finish line on Boylston St! Please text or call Ali W. (857 505 1225) if you or your supporters need ANYTHING on race day!
Special message from Gillian Reny!
Important Race Day Reminders
DO NOT FORGET your bib! This is your key running the race and to the indoor space at the Hopkinton High School Athlete Center!
Board bus on Charles Street between the Public Gardens & Boston Common to head to Hopkinton.
Head over to the Stepping Strong meeting spot at Starbucks BEFORE boarding your bus to see us and meet teammates, take mini-team photos, and decorate your race day shirt if you haven’t yet!! Arrive no earlier than 30-minute prior to your bus loading time!
Team Photographers, Steve and Tony will be at the following locations…
Hopkinton at Pan Thai Restaurant (pink circle on the map below)
Make sure you hug the right-hand side of the road as you head to the starting line, so you see them and smile big!
Kenmore Sq. Exclusive Stepping Strong Cheering Zone
Be sure to hug the left side of the road as you enter Kenmore Sq.! Our exclusive cheering zone will be the first thing you see on the left adorned with a Stepping Strong tent, banners, signage, and the BEST cheering crew! Steve and Tony, want to spot you and snap your photo!
Stepping Strong Photographer Joe -> Newton Cheering Zone
Make sure to tell your family and friends to stop by the Stepping Strong cheering location tomorrow! Hug the left side of the road after you pass the Newton Fire Station so our colleagues and other team photographer, Joe, can grab your photo and cheer you on as you pass by the Stepping Strong tent!
Post-Race Place
Come to the Revere Hotel after you complete your 26.2 miles! To get to the Revere, you will walk straight down Boylston, take a right onto Arlington St., a left onto Stuart St. and into the Revere Hotel!
Runners will receive a goodie bag, but there will be no refreshments for guests. This area is intended for quick transitions, not for gathering. We encourage runners and their families to use this space as a meeting point before heading out to celebrate!
We CANNOT wait to see you all CRUSH it on Marathon Monday and are here to support you every step of the way. Please email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 857 505 1225 (Ali W.) if you need us at all! Don’t forget, Ally H. is running alongside you on tomorrow, so Ali W. is your go to 😊
