Our last and final team meeting is scheduled for today from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint on Wednesday via a portal post and will be available during team office hours to review any questions. Click here to RSVP NOW and ask any questions you have about race weekend!
What better way to celebrate last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day than by CRUSHING your longest run this training season?! A reminder to those coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am, and the run will start at 8:00am. Text Ali at (857)-505-1225 if you have questions or need assistance.
Our team stop will be about 100 yards up from the Newton Fire Department. We can’t wait to cheer you all on!
Tuesday, March 24: FINAL Team Meeting
Our last and final team meeting is scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST on Tuesday, March 24. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint following the meeting and will be available during team office hours to review any questions. Click here to RSVP NOW and ask any questions you have about race weekend!
Thursday, March 26: Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day
Third Team Fundraising Milestone: $15,000 by April 3
All runners who raise $15,000+ by April 3 will receive a B.A.A. Celebration Finishers Jacket or any previous incentive for our third fundraising milestone!! That’s right, our team is offering to buy YOU your Boston Marathon Celebration/Finishers Jacket if you raise $15,000+ by April 3 at 11:59pm. If you qualify, our team will reach out for sizing and will coordinate shipping/pick up race weekend.
B.A.A. Announcement – Youth Mile on Saturday, April 18
The B.A.A. is excited to share that registration is now open for the B.A.A. Youth Mile, a fun and free race for kids ages 7–14 on Saturday, April 18!
This new event gives young runners the unforgettable opportunity to run 1 mile on the iconic Boston Marathon course and cross the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street – just like the pros! All participants receive a finisher medal, and the course is designed to be exciting and family-friendly.
Please submit your photos HERE! We love seeing your selfies, stretching or pre-run prep solo or with friends, indoor and outdoor training, rocking swag, you and your donors at events, and more!
The longest training run of the season is scheduled for THIS Saturday, March 21! For many of you, this will be your longest run of the season, but don’t worry, you’ll have our team and plenty of fans cheering you on with a Stepping Strong water stop along the way!
For those of you who are coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am and the run will start at 8:00am.
Our team stop will be about 100 yards up from the Newton Fire Department – we can’t wait to cheer you on!
Tuesday, March 24: FINAL Team Meeting
Our last and final team meeting is scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST on Tuesday, March 24. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for the Marathon race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint following the meeting and will be available during team office hours to review questions.
Will you provide any to go breakfast items or nutrition on race morning?
Race morning nutrition is the responsibility of the runner. You will be able to take a one-gallon clear plastic bag to carry food items or sports drinks only on the buses (bag will be provided in your participant packet).
How does transportation to Hopkinton work? What if I live in/by Hopkinton?
We will discuss this in more detail at our final team meeting on March 24th.
If you have additional questions about the course, email team coach John Furey or ask alumni in Strava!
Where will family members be able to meet me after I have finished the race?
You have two options to meet with your family after the race; the Post Race Place at the Revere Hotel and/or the B.A.A. Family Meeting Area. More details will be shared at our final team meeting on March 24th.
The final team meeting has been rescheduled from March 18 to March 24 at 6:00 PM. EST Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we review important final details ahead of race weekend! Click here to RSVP.
Second Fundraising Deadline
A friendly reminder that the second team fundraising deadline of $7,500 dollars/per runner raised is due by 11:59pm on March 31. As a reminder, if you have not reached the $7,500 minimum by 11:59pm on the 31st, your credit card will be charged for the incremental amount to reach the deadline. These charges will be applied to your total fundraising commitment and will not be refunded.
If you have incoming donations, or incoming matching gifts, please alert us ASAP so we can make sure we update your total, even if the gifts haven’t arrived to us yet / aren’t on your page. If you plan on meeting the commitment by making an outright donation, you can do so directly onto your TeamRaiser without us having to charge your card.
As we get closer to the second team fundraising deadline, here are some ways to increase your fundraising success:
Host a St. Patrick’s Day themed dinner party or game night! Both are great ways to ask guests to donate for a delicious meal or fun night. Don’t forget to include your fundraising link in the invite. It will ensure that even those unable to attend can still contribute to your goal!
Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no. Send a follow-up email/text to those you sent your initial outreach to. Let them know how your training is going and tell them that there’s still time to donate.
Use social media as an advantage – Instagram, Twitter, and even LinkedIn are great platforms to showcase your efforts! Ever heard of Venmo? Post on your Instagram story asking if you can request those who like your story $5-10 on Venmo!
THANK your supporters! Remember to acknowledge all your donors and thank them for their generosity., regardless of the size of their donation. Each donor is important, and it’s important to recognize each gift.
Make the Ask Accessible! Small donations add up quickly and feel approachable to potential supporters. Consider framing your ask in simple ways like:
“If you’d consider donating the cost of a coffee ($5–$10), it would mean so much.”
“I’m looking for 20 people to give $25.”
“Sponsor one mile of my race for $20.”
Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day!
Third Team Fundraising Milestone: $15,000 by April 3
All runners who raise $15,000+ by April 3 will receive a B.A.A. Celebration Finishers Jacket or any previous incentive for our third fundraising milestone!! That’s right, our team is offering to buy YOU your Boston Marathon Celebration/Finishers Jacket if you raise $15,000+ by April 3 at 11:59pm. If you qualify, our team will reach out for sizing soon, and we will coordinate shipping/pick up race weekend.
The longest training run of the season (18 – 22-miles) is scheduled for Saturday, March 21! For many of you, this will be your longest run of the season, but don’t worry, you’ll have us, and plenty of support including a Stepping Strong water stop along the way!
For those of you who are coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am and the run will start at 8:00am. We can’t wait to see you all CRUSH it!
Team Office Hours
Office hours are available for questions, fundraising guidance, or general support. Please drop in at any of the times below:
As we get closer to race day, please be sure to read all email communications in their entirety!
Marathon Madness Challenge Winners
Congratulations to our February Marathon Madness winners! Josh O. raised the most money and Emily L. received the most donations. You have some Stepping Strong swag heading your way!
Another month of the Marathon Madness Fundraising Challenge has arrived with two more chances to win if you receive the most donations or raise the most in the month of March! Don’t forget that on 4/1 (the championship!) the individual who raised the most money and the individual who received the most donations over the course of the three-month challenge will each receive a custom Stepping Strong YETI! Please note that if you are fundraising with other runners on a ‘team,’ the totals will be divided among the number of people you are fundraising with.
Final Team Meeting has been rescheduled
Please note that the Final Team Meeting has been rescheduled from March 18 to March 24 at 6:00 PM. EST Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we review important final details ahead of race weekend!
Third Team Fundraising Milestone: $15,000 by April 3
All runners who raise $15,000+ by April 3 will receive a B.A.A. Celebration Finishers Jacket or any previous incentive for our third fundraising milestone!! That’s right, our team is offering to buy YOU your Boston Marathon Celebration/Finishers Jacket if you raise $15,000+ by April 3 at 11:59pm. If you qualify, our team will reach out for sizing soon, and we will coordinate shipping/pick up race weekend.
The longest training run of the season (18 – 22-miles) is scheduled for Saturday, March 21! For many of you, this will be your longest run of the season, but don’t worry, you’ll have us, and plenty of support including a Stepping Strong water stop along the way!
For those of you who are coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am and the run will start at 8:00am. We can’t wait to see you all CRUSH it!
Team Office Hours
Office hours are available for questions, fundraising guidance, or general support. Please drop in at any of the times below:
