Boston Marathon

2027 Team Samaritans Applications

The Boston Marathon 2027 Applications are now open. Applicants will be notified on or by October 9th. Thank you for your patience as we review all applications events@samaritanshope.org.

The 131st Boston Marathon: Monday, April 19, 2027
Applications Open: September 21, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59AM EST   
Applicants will be notified on or by: October 9, 2026

Members of Team Samaritans receive:

  • Team Samaritans gear, including a singlet to wear on race day.
  • Pre-marathon dinner in Boston on marathon weekend
  • Fundraising and social media support
  • Access to Marathon Training Program with Acclaimed Training Coach, John Furey
    • Free in-person training will be offered to Massachusetts team members, and a virtual option will be offered to those outside of Massachusetts.
  • Official 2027 Boston Marathon medal upon completion of the race

The selection of runners for Samaritans Marathon Teams is competitive. Applications are evaluated based on each applicant’s proposed fundraising commitment/plan, personal story, connection to the organization and mission, and commitment to completing the marathon.

Samaritans 2027 Boston Marathon Team Application

                                                                                                             
The 131st Boston Marathon: Monday, April 19, 2027
Applications Open: September 21, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59AM EST   
Applicants will be notified on or by: October 9, 2026               


The selection of runners for the 2027 Samaritans Boston Marathon Team is competitive and applications will be evaluated based on each applicant’s proposed fundraising commitment/plan, personal story, connection to the organization and mission, and commitment to completing the marathon.

Our continued participation as a partner with the Boston Athletic Association's Charity Program in the Boston Marathon is largely based upon our team’s fundraising success. Our team’s fundraising represents a significant portion of Samaritans’ operating budget, allowing us to serve more people.

It is very important that runners on our team fulfill their fundraising commitments. We require a minimum fundraising commitment of $12,000/runner, with the understanding that at least one 20% of your commitment ($2,500) must be met by January 8, 2027 in order for us to release your Boston Marathon registration to you. We require that you submit a credit card number which will be charged for any shortfall toward your final $12,000 commitment which is due by May 14, 2027.

As this is a competitive selection process, please be sure to complete every answer thoroughly. We are looking for runners who connect with our mission and have a strong commitment to a fundraising plan. Thank you for taking the time to apply for Team Samaritans! Email events@samaritanshope.org with any questions. 
Tell Us About You











Mailing Address








This is required for the Boston Marathon registration. Runners can run under their identified gender.



The following demographic information is asked to measure how well our work reaches a variety of individuals and communities.





Communication




Running Experience


Personal Story and Connection to Samaritans



Fundraising Commitment and Plan
Team Samaritans runners are required to commit to raising at least $12,000. Your fundraising commitment is what you hope to raise - it may be $12,000 or it may be more. Setting an ambitious, yet realistic, fundraising commitment is very important as team members who do not meet their $12,000 minimum commitment jeopardize Samaritans' chances of receiving entries from the Boston Marathon in the future. We require team members to submit credit card information to meet any shortfall.

This is the amount that you hope to raise. We encourage runners to aim for a goal higher than their financial commitment.



Contact Information

Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program

Samaritans is proud to be an official Partner with 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. The Non-Profit Program provides over 1,000 Boston Marathon® bibs to select non-profit organizations throughout the community, which provides organizations with a significant fundraising opportunity.

“Words could never express what the experience meant to me. Nor could they express the gratitude I have for you – for believing in me and for allowing me to be a part of your team.”

Davia

Boston Marathon team runner (2015)

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