Boston Athletic Association

Big dreams beginning on Boylston🦄✨ Yesterday’s day of racing concluded with the @BAA Youth Mile presented by @BostonChildrens featuring young athletes running up & down Boylston & through the #BostonMarathon presented by @BankofAmerica FINISH LINE!🏁 #Boston130 #MeetTheMoment

💛 Girls’ Middle School 1K: Hannah Tipton in 03:17 💙 Boys’ Middle School 1K: Alex Kvitnitsky in 02:58 #Boston130 #MeetTheMoment (2/2)

Yesterday afternoon, the @BAA Invitational Mile & 1K TOOK OVER Boylston Street!🔥 Let’s hear it for your 2026 CHAMPS!🦄🥇👏 💛 Pro Women: Dorcus Ewoi in 04:29 💙 Pro Men: Eric Holt in 04:06 💛 Girls’ Mile: Sara Blanco in 05:17 💙 Boys’ Mile: John Bianchi in 04:25 (1/2)

Today's @Honda #DriveToTheFinish is spotlighting your CHAMPS of the 2026 #Boston5K presented by @MassGenBrigham Cancer Institute!🏆🦄 💙 Pro Men's WC: Marcel Hug 💛 Pro Women's WC: Tatyana McFadden 💙 Pro Men: Addisu Yihune 💛 Pro Women: Gela Hambese @NewEnglandHonda

Come take in this incredible installation at the Fairmont Copley Plaza✨✨ In continued partnership with @BankofAmerica we proudly celebrate runners making real impact for local charities & communities.

She’s also an active member of the Special Olympics MA Young Professionals Group, which works to grow awareness & support! In 2025, Olivia took her support even further by running the NYC Marathon… but she’s not done yet! #SpecialOlympicsMA #XtraMile #ChooseToInclude (2/2)

🌟 Olivia is running the #Boston5K for Special Olympics MA! Olivia is a longtime Special Olympics MA volunteer & a familiar face in Boston! She has volunteered regularly at Roxbury & Boston Basketball & Soccer Skills Centers, building lasting relationships with athletes.💙 (1/2)

As we enter race weekend, we remember the legend, pioneer, and champion, Bob Hall.💙💛🦄

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking in the electric energy of #PatriotsDay weekend, the course is built for speed!🦄 Course Records: 💙 Marcel Hug (SUI) in 9:52 💛 Susannah Scaroni (USA) in 11:10 💙 Ben True (USA) in 13:20 💛 Fotyen Tesfay (ETH) in 14:45 (2/2)

Our FINAL @JetBlue #CourseFact before the 2026 #Boston5K presented by @MassGenBrigham Cancer Institute encourages YOU to take a deep breath and HAVE FUN!🥳 The 3.1-mile route is fast, flat, and PR-ready!🏃💨 (1/2)

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invite community-based organizations, businesses, City workers, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City's spirit of care. Share your acts of kindness with #OneBostonDay. (2/2)

One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013. (1/2)

Whether she’s competing on the field or capturing the action, Jessica leaves a positive impact everywhere she goes! Keep an eye out for Jessica during the 2026 #Boston5K & maybe you’ll catch a glimpse at her unstoppable spirit! #SpecialOlympicsMA #XtraMile #ChooseToInclude (3/3)

As a proud member of the Special Olympics MA Content Squad, Jessica helps capture the magic of Special Olympics events by spotlighting athletes, recapping competitions, and sharing the joy of every moment! (2/3)

🌟 Jessica is running for Special Olympics MA! Jessica is a true all-around @SpOlympicsMA athlete, competing in bowling, track & field, cheerleading, & bocce with the Hockomock YMCA Local Program. But what really sets her apart is her incredible talent behind the camera!📸 (1/3)

Bob will remain in our hearts, and we extend our condolences to his many friends, family, and the wheelchair racing family which he was a part of. 🔗 bstnmar.org/BobHall (7/7)

The moments we at the @BAA got to spend with Bob were special. We shared stories, laughs, & lessons — lessons learned on how we can continue to ensure athletes of all abilities have competitive opportunities on the highest stage here in Boston. (6/7)

Last year, on the 50th anniversary of the wheelchair division & his first victory in Boston, Bob was welcomed back as 2025 Grand Marshal. He was celebrated from Hopkinton to Boston, & made sure to push the final stretch on Boylston, crossing the finish line one final time. (5/7)

Bob’s influence and effort five decades ago led to the global circuit of wheelchair racing today. Many of the current racing stars also grew up using Bob Hall-designed racing chairs. (4/7)

Bob designed innovative wheelchair equipment, raced with courage, and was proud to be a two-time Boston champion, finishing first in 1975 and 1977. He helped lead a technological change, transforming simple wheelchairs into racing chairs built for peak athletic performance. (3/7)