2027 Boston Marathon Reach Athlete Application

1. About You & Your Connection to Family Reach

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If yes, please tell us which races or events you participated in as a Reach Athlete.

Why do you want to become a Family Reach Athlete?(Required)

Please tell us what draws you to Family Reach, our mission, and the opportunity to represent the organization in the Boston Marathon.

What is your story?(Required)

Tell us about yourself and what motivates you to take on the Boston Marathon and fundraise for families facing cancer. This could include a personal connection to cancer, an experience that shaped you, or another reason this mission is meaningful to you.

How did you first learn about Family Reach and the Reach Athlete program?(Required)

Please describe any current or previous affiliations you have with Family Reach.

Examples may include volunteering, attending an event, participating as a Reach Athlete, serving on a committee, making a donation, or being connected to a Family Reach staff member or supporter.

Reach Athletes are more than runners—they are ambassadors for Family Reach. How do you envision using your voice, network, and Boston Marathon experience to raise awareness and support for our mission?(Required)

Please share how you would represent Family Reach before, during, and after the Boston Marathon, including how you would engage your personal and professional communities.

Tell us something interesting, funny, or compelling about yourself!(Required)

Give us something we wouldn’t learn from the rest of your application.

2. Fundraising Experience & Commitment

If yes, please tell us about your experience.

What organization did you fundraise for, what event did you participate in, and approximately how much did you raise?

If yes, please briefly describe the campaign or experience.

What is your fundraising goal for the 2027 Boston Marathon?(Required)

The required fundraising minimum for all Family Reach runners in the 2027 Boston Marathon is $25,000. Please provide your personal fundraising goal.

How will you raise $25,000+?(Required)

Please provide a specific fundraising plan. Consider the strategies, events, outreach, partnerships, social media, workplace engagement, and personal network you plan to leverage. We are interested in understanding not only your goal, but how you plan to achieve it.

Who are your potential donors and supporters?(Required)

Please describe the communities and networks you would plan to engage. This may include family, friends, coworkers, professional contacts, alumni networks, community organizations, clubs, businesses, or other groups. We are not looking for a list of names.

If yes, please provide the company name and briefly describe the matching program.

On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you that you can raise at least $25,000 for Family Reach?(Required)

What makes you confident in your ability to reach your goal?(Required)

3. Running Experience

Average number of miles run per week(Required)

How many marathons have you completed?(Required)

If yes, please tell us when and/or how many times.

What is your longest rave distance completed?(Required)

Longest race distance completed

If yes, please list the organizations and/or clubs.

4. Team & Community

What does being part of a charity team mean to you?(Required)

Family Reach Athletes support one another throughout the training and fundraising journey. Tell us what you hope to contribute to—and gain from—the Reach Athlete community.

How would you help engage and motivate your fellow Reach Athletes throughout the Boston Marathon season?(Required)

If you have scheduling limitations, please explain.

5. Health & Safety

If yes, please briefly describe.

If yes, please briefly explain.

6. Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Phone Number(Required)

Relationship(Required)

7. Final Commitment

What would it mean to you to cross the Boston Marathon finish line wearing the Family Reach colors?(Required)

In a few sentences, tell us what you hope this experience will mean for you, for your community, and for the families we serve.

8. Legal

I have read and agree to the Reach Athlete Release Form and Contribution Agreement and verify that all information contained in this application is true and accurate.

Date(Required)