The Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team
Key Info
RACE DATE
Monday, April 21, 2025
Contact Ali Luthman Wheeler
marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu
PHONE
857 505 1225Apply now for the 2025 Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team
Join the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team to run the 129th Boston Marathon and become part of an inspired community dedicated to transforming outcomes for civilian and military trauma patients in Boston and around the world.
Runners who need a Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) bib number will be responsible for raising a minimum of $8,000. Qualified runners are encouraged to join the team and will be responsible for raising a minimum of $1,000.
Join the 2025 Boston Marathon Team
April 21, 2025
Join us for a VIP Boston Marathon experience that includes professional coaching, fundraising guidance, amazing team gear and incentives, group training runs and gatherings, unparalleled camaraderie, and more.
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 Gillian—my sister, best friend, and greatest gift. I ran for the supporters, survivors, responders, doctors, and nurses who saved our family in myriad ways. And I ran to finally cross that finish line in 2014 with the conviction that there is so much good in this world.”
With Gratitude to the Reny Family
Why we run
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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 only some of the questions we hear from prospective runners. To read more FAQs, click here.
When will I know if I am on the team?
Each application will be reviewed by a selection committee and runners will be accepted on a rolling basis. We send out updates throughout the recruitment period and have the intention of filling the team as quickly as possible.
What is my personal fundraising commitment?
Runners who need a Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) bib number will be responsible for raising a minimum of $8,000. Top consideration will be given to those applicants who commit to raising more than $8,500 and who provide a detailed fundraising plan to support their commitment. We encourage all fundraising commitments to be met by marathon day. However, the deadline to fulfill your fundraising commitment is June 1, 2025.
All teammates running for the Brigham Stepping Strong team will be required to have an online fundraising page on TeamRaiser.
What type of training will I get?
We engage a running coach, John Furey, to lead the physical training efforts for our team. He leads all personalized coaching with teammates of all running levels—from beginners to experienced marathoners. You can visit his website, www.furey262.com, to learn more.
Can qualified runners join the team, and if so, what is the fundraising commitment?
Yes! Anyone who secures a bib on their own and is registered through the B.A.A. can join the team. Qualified runners must commit to a fundraising minimum of $1,000 and complete an application.
