Run the Boston Marathon for Tufts Medical Center

Name: Run the Boston Marathon for Tufts Medical Center
Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-20T23:59:00-04:00

Apply to join Team Tufts MC 2027

Apply to run the Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America with Team Tufts MC. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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New for 2027! Team sponsorships now available

Support Team Tufts MC as a corporate partner. Your organization can align with one of Boston's most iconic traditions while helping advance exceptional care for the patients and communities we serve. Connect your brand with Team Tufts MC throughout the journey to Boston through digital communications, team events, apparel and race-weekend recognition.

To learn more about opportunities for sponsorship, please contact marathon@tuftsmedicine.org.

Benefits of running for Team Tufts MC

In addition to making a profound impact on our community, members of our team will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

Expert Training by Professional Running Coach, Rick Muhr
- Team of Running Coaches, including: Personalized Training and Nutritional Guidance
- Scheduled Saturday Morning Team Training Runs
Individual Personalized Fundraising Page
- Fundraising Tips, Ideas and Support
Team Tufts MC Branded Running Singlet
- Team Tufts MC Branded Swag to assist with training
Scheduled Team Social Outings
- Entry To Race Weekend Celebrations

DONOR STORY

Finding Her Stride Again: Lauren’s Journey to the Boston Marathon

March 16, 2026

Navigating endometriosis and achalasia wasn't easy, but a collaborative care team at Tufts Medical Center helped Lauren Lessard get to the starting line.

Two runners posing by the bridge in Boston

DONOR STORY

Two Hearts, One Finish Line: A Boston Marathon Love Story

February 5, 2026

Tufts Medical Center clinicians Hannah and Dana are taking on the 2026 Boston Marathon with Team Tufts MC to give back to the place where their story began.

DONOR STORY

Chris’s Story: Stroke Recovery After a First-of-its-Kind Heart Procedure

December 11, 2025

After a stroke at 29, Chris became the first person in the world to receive a new PFO closure device at Tufts Medical Center and has made a full recovery.

FAQs about Team Tufts MC and the Boston Marathon

Can I mail in a check donation?

Offline donations can be mailed or delivered to the following address:

Tufts Medical Center
Development Office
Attn: Team Tufts MC
800 Washington Street, #231
Boston, MA 02111

Checks should be made payable to Tufts Medical Center. Please be sure to include the name of the runner you are supporting in the memo of the check or with a note accompanying the check. Please note: offline donations may take 7-10 business days to be reflected on the runner’s page.

How do I start the matching gift process?

Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees. Please reach out to your company’s human resources department to learn if your workplace matches gifts to hospitals and how you can request a matching gift. For more information about matching gifts, please contact us at marathon@tuftsmedicine.org.

What is Tufts Medical Center’s Tax Identification Number?

04-3400617

Can I still run for Team Tufts MC as a qualified runner?

Yes, qualified runners have a fundraising minimum requirement of $2,500. They will receive our team benefits including, professional coaching, fundraising support and branded swag. If you are a qualified runner interested in joining Team Tufts MC, please email marathon@tuftsmedicine.org.

What are the required fees associated with running the Boston Marathon?

In addition to the required fundraising commitment, all runners are responsible for paying their own Boston Athletic Association race registration fee of $385.

What is the fundraising minimum for members of Team Tufts MC?

2027 Team Tufts MC charity runners are required to raise $12,500. Team benefits include professional coaching, fundraising support and branded swag.