THE CHARLES RIVER MARATHON TEAM

Run the 2026 Boston Marathon for CRWA!

Run the 2026 Boston Marathon® with Team Charles River!

Charles River Watershed Association is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America!

All funds raised by our team will support our efforts in developing science-based strategies to enhance resilience, safeguard public health, and promote environmental equity as we face a changing climate, together. 

If you are interested in applying, you must be able to meet the following criteria:

RUNNERS IN NEED OF AN ENTRY/BIB INTO THE RACE

  • If selected on our team, you must pay a $100 team fee upon acceptance to secure your spot.  This does not apply to your fundraising commitment. 

  • Commit to raising $13,000. 

  • Pay a $375 race entry fee to the Boston Athletic Association in January.

  • Learn about current issues facing the Charles River to be an enthusiastic representative of Charles River Watershed Association.

RUNNERS WITH THEIR OWN RACE ENTRY BIB EITHER QUALIFIED OR INVITATIONAL

  • If selected on our team, pay a $100 team fee. This does not apply to your fundraising commitment. 

  • Commit to raising $3,000.

  • Learn about current issues facing the Charles River to be an enthusiastic representative of Charles River Watershed Association.

QUESTIONS? Contact Development Manager Emily Reiling, ereiling@crwa.org.

Benefits of joining Team Charles River:

  • Entry into the 2026 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

  • Full and personalized 20-week training plan for every level of running by RRCA-certified coaches with organized group runs throughout the season starting in December.

  • Runners will receive professional fundraising and training support through CharityTeams.com

  • Organized point-to-point long runs on the course with aid station support. 

  • VIP bus to the start. 

  • Team marathon gear. 

  • Boundless team spirit, team organization and runner support. 

  • A fun and positive life-changing experience of running the 2026 Boston Marathon.