CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2027 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America

Applications will open on 9/14/2026 and close on 9/28/2026.

ALS Therapy Development Institute is an 

Official Charity Partner of the 2027 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America 

Run the 2027 Boston Marathon® with Team ALS Therapy Development Institute

Runners will raise funds to help to ensure that everyone with ALS has access to effective treatments.

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

For runners in need of an entry/bib into the race

• Commit to raising $20,000 USD
• Pay a $390 race entry fee to the Boston Athletic Association in January.

For runners with their own race entry bib, either Qualified or invitational:

• Commit to raising $3,000 USD

Benefits of joining Team ALS Therapy Development Institute

• Entry into the 2027 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 2027 Boston Marathon with ALS Therapy Development Institute. 
• Team dinner the night before the marathon

Officially qualified participants who are already entered in the 131st Boston Marathon that wish to raise funds for ALS Therapy Development Institute may still do so emailing us at marathon@als.net.

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ALS Therapy Development Institute

The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the world's foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on ALS. As a nonprofit biotech we operate without regard to profit or politics. Led by drug development experts and people with ALS, our Watertown, Massachusetts based lab is funded by a global network of supporters unified to end ALS. Our mission is to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS.

As the Drug Discovery Engine for ALS, ALS TDI works to invent and discovers drugs until everyone with ALS has effective treatments. Our goal is to advance a new drug to clinical trial every two years, and funds raised from the Marathon are vital to achieving this. 

Learn more at www.als.net