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Apply to Join the 2026 Marathon Team



Thank you for your interest in the Mass General Marathon Team. We are now recruiting runners for the 2026 Mass General Marathon Team.

Applicants with a thoughtful fundraising plan and commitment to raise more than the required $10,000 minimum will receive top consideration. Please note: all accepted runners will be held to the fundraising goal they committed to on their application at the fundraising deadline of May 8. We also welcome runners with their own independently sourced bib numbers that they receive directly through the Boston Athletic Association to join our team with a $1,000 fundraising minimum.

Upon receiving your application, we will review it and contact you regarding your status and next steps. For inquiries or any questions about the program, please contact us at mghmarathon@mgh.harvard.edu. Thank you!

Name of Applicant *


The Mass General Marathon Team raises funds to support three causes at MGH. Do you have a personal connection to any one of them?

Have you registered with the Boston Athletic Association and have a 2026 bib #? *
 

Please note you must be 18 years of age by race day to participate.

What are you preferred pronouns?

Home Address *

 

Does your company offer a matching gift program or offer community sponsorships? *

Would you be willing to submit applications for support from your company for a matching gift and/or sponsorship? *

Why do you want to run for Massachusetts General Hospital? (Please mention any affiliations or personal experiences you might have at Mass General. Share your story!) *

Please write at least 100 words.

What is your personal fundraising goal for the 2026 Mass General Marathon Team? PLEASE NOTE: Required minimum is $10,000, but preference will be given to applicants who are willing to commit to a higher amount; If you are accepted to the team, you will be held to the individual fundraising goal you set in this application. *

Please describe below how you plan to fundraise, e.g. will you organize a fundraising event/s to supplement your outreach efforts? PLEASE NOTE: Preference will be given to those with a comprehensive plan, e.g. personal commitment: $500; proceeds from event fundraiser: $1,000; matching gift from employer: $1,000, etc. *


Have you ever run on a Mass General team before? *

Do you know anyone else who is applying or currently on the Mass General Marathon Team? *

Have you participated in prior charity events that had a fundraising minimum? *
 

Is there anything else you would like to share with us (details about work, school, family, etc.) regarding how you will represent the 2026 Mass General Marathon Team?

How did you hear about the Mass General Marathon Team? (Check all that apply)