Run the 131st Boston Marathon for Team Victory Programs!

Date: Patriots’ Day — Monday, April 19, 2027
Course: 26.2 Miles (Hopkinton to Boston)
Fundraising Minimum: $10,000
Team Size: Limited to 5 Athletes

Join Team Victory and take on the iconic 26.2-mile course while helping open doors to housing, health, recovery, and hope for individuals and families facing homelessness, substance use disorder, and chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS.

APPLY NOW TO RUN WITH TEAM VICTORY

As an official member of the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program, Victory Programs has been awarded 5 exclusive invitational entry bibs for the 131st Boston Marathon. When you run with Team Victory Programs, every step you take directly supports over 5,400 individuals and families annually across our 25+ program sites who are navigating homelessness, substance use disorder, food insecurity, and chronic health conditions like HIV/AIDS.

Why Run with Team Victory Programs?

When you join our team, you receive full support from start to finish:

  • Guaranteed Invitational Entry to the 131st Boston Marathon.
  • Custom Team Gear: Official Victory Programs singlet/running shirt and swag.
  • Personalized Fundraising Support: Turn-key online giving page, email templates, and 1-on-1 guidance from our development team to help you crush your $10,000 goal.
  • Cheer Zone & Race Day Energy: On-course cheer squad and staff encouragement throughout training and race weekend.
  • Direct Community Impact: The money you raise provides emergency shelter, hot meals at the Boston Living Center, compassionate recovery care, and supportive housing services across Greater Boston.

     

Runner Requirements & Application

  • Must be 18+ years old on race day (April 19, 2027).
  • Charity bibs are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Applications are due by November 1, 2026. Space is limited to 5 spots, so we encourage you to apply early and tell us why you want to run for Victory Programs.
  • In exchange for your bib, runners commit to raising a minimum of $10,000 by Monday April 19th, 2027 (with half being raised by February 5, 2027).
  • Space is strictly limited to 5 runners, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
APPLY NOW TO RUN WITH TEAM VICTORY