Boston Marathon

Runners are expected to fundraise and train to ensure they meet their financial commitment and complete the marathon. The Development Office is here to support your marathon goals and ensure that this is a positive experience for you and the team.

The MGH Institute Development Office will provide fundraising support and tips, including a personal fundraising webpage to help you communicate your fundraising goals with friends and family and track your progress toward your goals.  We will discuss goals and strategy with you.

Fundraising Commitment

A minimum fundraising commitment of $8,000 is required to join the MGH Institute Marathon Team and receive an individual entry for the 2026 Boston Marathon®. When you are selected as one of the two (2) registered runners for the MGH Institute, valid credit card information must be submitted. In the event that all gifts toward your minimum donation requirement are not made online or postmarked by May 31, 2026, the MGH Institute reserves the right to charge the balance owed to your credit card, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your participation with MGH Institute team for the Boston Marathon, waiving your responsibility for the $8,000 minimum, anytime on or before filling out the B.A.A. race application. To do so you must contact Chris Bjork in the Development Office of the MGH Institute, in writing. Please note that the MGH Institute cannot refund any donations raised and received by our office. After the B.A.A. application has been filled out, you are responsible for raising the $8,000 minimum, even if for any reason, including injury, you are unable to run in the marathon.

If you have any questions about the marathon program, please Cbjork [at] mghihp.edu (email Chris Bjork).