Run the 131st Boston Marathon with
Team Adaptive Sports New England!
Support athletes with a visual or mobility impairment. See eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements
We invite runners from all over the world to apply to be a part of the Adaptive Sports New England 2027 Boston Marathon Team! Runners must be able to complete the 26.2 mile run on April 19, 2027. Runners also must be able to raise $15,000 by the start of the 131st Boston Marathon. All runners must be at least 18 years old on race day.
Application will close on September 30th, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Every dollar raised supports adaptive sports programming for New England youth and adults with visual or mobility impairments, including wheelchair basketball, beep baseball, wheelchair track, wheelchair football, swimming, and more.
Runners commit to raising $15,000 by the start of the 131st Boston Marathon. Adaptive Sports New England will work with each runner throughout the season to help hit that goal, as early fundraising and outreach make a real difference.
No prior marathon experience is required. Runners of all backgrounds are welcome to apply, as long as they’re ready to commit to training and fundraising for race day.
Yes. Selected runners join Team Adaptive Sports New England with fundraising guidance and promotion, plus a community of fellow charity runners working toward the same race. If desired, we can connect runners with some of our partners who run local training programs here in New England and cover their marathon training fee.
Applications close September 30, 2026. Runners must be at least 18 years old on race day, April 19, 2027.
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Adaptive Sports New England is seeking passionate runners ready to take on the marathon. Not just for the finish line, but to make a lasting impact by raising funds that change lives.
Snapshots of Team Adaptive Sports New England runners, coaches, and supporters at past Boston Marathons.
