Marathon Madness Winners and Marathon Team Updates #16

Posted on by Ally Hickey

Marathon Madness – March Winners

Congratulations to our March Marathon Madness winners! Kristen S. raised the most money and Addie M. received the most donations. You have some Stepping Strong swag heading your way!

Marathon Madness – CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

And BRAVO to our Marathon Madness CHAMPIONS! Neila C. raised the most money and Michael B. received the most donations during the three-month challenge!

The Final Countdown

It’s almost the final countdown to the 128th Boston Marathon! From April 11-14, make sure to check your email and the runner portal every day for fun and inspiring messages that will be sure to help you cross the finish line on April 15!!

REMINDER to review the 7 Top Takeaways from last week’s meeting! You can also review the meeting’s PowerPoint HERE

  1. Take the following action:
    1. Complete the Mandatory BWH Runner RSVP Form by clicking here. 
    1. Save the B.A.A. Participant Guide to your phone by clicking here.
    1. Download the B.A.A. Racing App to your phone by clicking here.
  2. Expo: April 12-14; Mandatory for all runners to pick up your race day bib. You must bring your government issued photo ID.
  3. BWH Bag Check: Drop off your B.A.A. gear check bag during the team pep rally at the Revere Hotel & we will have it for you when you finish your run!
  4. Pep Rally: Saturday, April 13 at the Revere Hotel from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Up to three (3) family members/friends are welcome to attend!
  5. Transportation to Start: Take the B.A.A. buses; board bus between the Public Gardens and Boston Commons.
  6. Post-Race Meeting Spot: Head over to the Revere Hotel to meet your family, grab your gear bag, change, and snap a photo!
  7. We Did It Wednesday! Wednesday, April 17 via zoom from 5:30pm-6pm

Last Chance for a Fundraising Check-In Call

This Friday, April 5 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.

Last Fundraising Milestones – you know you want them!!

Social Media

Don’t forget to post photos on social media and tag the following accounts:

  • Stepping Strong
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Team B.A.A.
  • Boston Marathon

And use the following hashtags:

  • #SteppingStrong
  • #Boston128
  • #oneBOSTON
  • #BostonMarathon

Don’t forget to send us your photos!

We have something special planned for you all at the Pep Rally! Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged! Email to marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or text to 857 523 8052!

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 week!

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline