TEAM BPL

Run the Boston Marathon with a team committed to ensuring the Boston Public Library remains viable, engaging, accessible, and free to all.

The application to join TEAM BPL and run the 128th Boston Marathon is now open!  

About

The mission of the Boston Public Library Fund is to provide financial support to the Boston Public Library, ensuring that it remains viable, engaging, accessible, and free to all. By joining Team BPL, your fundraising total will impact the Library’s ability to provide essential resources, programs, services and collections.  

You will benefit from:  

Training: You’ll experience access to weekly training runs, professional athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches and guest speakers all with the experts from CharityTeams.  

Fundraising: You’ll receive email templates, a personalized fundraising page, and social media tools to easily connect with your networks. 

Team Swag: From bibs to hats, we’ve got you covered! 

Details

The 128th Boston Marathon will take place on April 15, 2024. Team BPL has 15 bibs. 

Eighteen (18) bibs will have a fundraising commitment of $10,000. Please fill out the online application form using the link provided on this page. 

Two (2) bibs will have a fundraising commitment of $5,000. Applicants for these two bibs must be 25 years or younger and preference will be given to applicants that reside in the City of Boston. To be selected, please fill out the online application form and write a 500 word essay that describes how the Boston Public Library has impacted your life. Send your essay to the following email address: eswanson@bplfund.org 

Questions? Contact  Susan@CharityTeams.com  for more information.   

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