Boston Marathon Charity Team

Running for more than a medal

Empowering runners to make a difference in Brookline and beyond. Support Brookline’s most vital programs while training for the Boston Marathon with expert coaches and teammates.

$4,000,000+Raised for Brookline
430+Runners since 2012
7Partner charities
2012Running since

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A Community Like No Other

People are at their strongest when they come together around shared purpose. Team Brookline harnesses the combined powers of sport and community to make a real, tangible, and positive impact within our town.

Coach Rick Muhr working with runners
01 — Train

Expert Coaching

Train for Boston with accomplished marathon coach Rick Muhr — established plans, weekly Zoom calls, and a supportive team environment, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner.

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Team Brookline runners together
02 — Connect

Stronger Together

Train with 30+ Team Brookline runners and over 100 fellow charity athletes as part of the Marathon Coalition — a powerful network of purpose-driven teams preparing for Boston together.

Team benefits

Runners raising funds for Brookline nonprofits
03 — Give

Fundraising That Fuels Local Impact

Every dollar you raise supports vital Brookline nonprofits — helping fund mental health care, youth programs, education, food security, and more.

Our partners

The course

26.2 Miles. One Town Cheering You Home.

From the start line in Hopkinton to the finish on Boylston Street, the Boston Marathon passes through eight cities and towns. Brookline comes late in the race, where Team Brookline’s cheer stops on Beacon Street help carry runners through the final miles.

Boston Marathon route Brookline stretch

Since 2012

One Town.
One Team.

Since 2012, we’ve engaged local and non-local runners to take part in the Boston Marathon with one purpose: raising funds for seven incredible charity partners. More than 430 runners — supported by their friends and family — have raised more than $4 million for these vital community organizations.

Our team ranges from first-time marathoners to seasoned veterans, from near and far — all sharing the same goal: to make our community stronger and healthier, and to expand access to life-improving resources for all. And, of course, to cross the finish line in Copley Square.

Your training is personal and personalized. Runners train together with professional, experienced marathon coaches, giving you the confidence to tackle the course by race day.

Where your miles go

Seven Partners. One Finish Line.

Every runner’s fundraising goes directly to the organizations that make Brookline a healthier, more connected place to live, work, and learn.

Alumni reflections

Success Stories

“I’ve been on other charity teams, but Team Brookline has set an entirely new standard. From the cheering stops on Beacon to the ‘what to expect’ talks up on Heartbreak all winter, this has been an outstanding moment of our town, this team, and each of you who helped make it possible.”

— Former Team Brookline Runner

“The amazing team mentality and support during the whole training process stood out as a highlight.”

— Former Team Brookline Runner

“Working with charity groups towards a common goal was especially meaningful.”

— Former Team Brookline Runner

“I felt that Team Brookline did a great job making sure everyone was as involved as possible.”

— Former Team Brookline Runner

Get involved

There’s a Place for You on the Team

Run

Run the Boston Marathon with expert coaching and raise funds for Brookline’s most vital programs. Invitational Entry is waitlist only for 2027.

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Volunteer

Staff a cheer station on Beacon Street, help at team events, and be part of the energy that carries our runners home.

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Sponsor

Put your business behind a team that invests in Brookline — and connect with a community that gives back.

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Our mission

Connected Through Sport.
Committed to Brookline.

Team Brookline harnesses the combined powers of sport and teamwork to make a tangible and positive impact in our community. With every race we run and every dollar we raise, we expand access to life-improving resources for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Brookline — building a stronger, more unified, and more philanthropic community.

About Team Brookline

Help our runners reach Boylston Street.

Every dollar supports Brookline’s seven charity partners.

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