The Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team
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Congratulations to our 2025 Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team!
Since 2014, our marathon teams have raised more than $15 million to support work in trauma care, research, prevention, and recovery.
If you are interested in joining the team next year, please fill out the form below, and we will contact you with more information. All funds raised by our team will benefit The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham.
The Stepping Strong Story: Turning Tragedy into Hope
In 2013, Boston was changed forever when a beautiful Marathon Monday turned into a senseless tragedy. Gillian Reny, then a high school senior, was one of the 39 critically injured patients rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where doctors and nurses saved her life and both of her legs. In gratitude to the Brigham, the Reny family established The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation to help other trauma patients like Gillian regain their strength and ability to step strong once again.
I ran the 2014 Boston Marathon for my sister and best friend Gillian, for the heroes who helped our family, and to finally cross the finish line believing in the good in this world.”
With Gratitude to the Reny Family
Thank you to the Reny family for generously sponsoring our Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon team. Their sponsorship will help advance the crucial work of The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham, which catalyzes trauma innovation for injured civilians and military heroes, through multidisciplinary investigative collaborations across the continuum of trauma care, from prevention to treatment and recovery.
Trauma is often referred to as the neglected global epidemic of modern society as it accounts for 40 million emergency department visits and an economic burden of $4 trillion in 2020. It is the number one cause of death for people 44 or younger, ahead of cancer and heart disease. When you support a member of the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team, you are helping the Brigham turn tragedy into hope for civilian and military heroes worldwide who have suffered devastating traumatic injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the top questions we hear from prospective runners.
When do applications open?
To find out information on next year’s team, please fill out the interested runner form at the bottom of the page or contact us at marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu.
Who can apply to run the Boston Marathon with the Brigham Stepping Strong Team?
Anyone 18+ years old by race day and who believes in the mission of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is willing to commit to raising critical funds to support The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation. First-time runners, experienced marathoners, Brigham employees, grateful patients, and friends are all welcome to apply to run with the Brigham’s Stepping Strong Marathon Team in one of the most elite road races in the world.
What is the Brigham's relationship with the Boston Athletic Association?
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a proud partner of the B.A.A.’s Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. Thanks to the support of B.A.A. and Bank of America, the Brigham is able to raise critical funds to support The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center.
What are the team perks?
The Brigham Stepping Strong Team offers many benefits for a VIP Boston Marathon experience. Members of the team receive the following:
- Personalized training from team coach John Furey
- Team physician to help prepare you for race day
- Branded team apparel including a race day singlet, team jacket, and other gifts
- Fundraising assistance including tips, event ideas, and check-in calls to help you maximize your fundraising total
- Team meetings and social gatherings
- Inspirational speakers and surprises throughout the training season
- Memories that you will cherish forever
Run with us
If you are interested in joining the team next year, please fill out the form below, and we will contact you with more information.
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