Boston Athletic Association
Founded in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association Running Club is New England's oldest running club and one of the country's first athletic organizations.
The majority of the U.S. team at the first modern Olympics, held in 1896 in Athens, Greece, was comprised of B.A.A. members. They won a total of seven medals at the Games and were inspired by the marathon at that first Olympics such that they established a marathon to conclude the B.A.A. Track & Field Games in 1897. Thus the Boston Marathon was born.
Today the Boston Athletic Association Running Club is comprised of a dedicated corps of athletes with diverse running backgrounds and competitive goals. Club members participate in weekly workouts and meet regularly for organized long runs on selected weekends in preparation for spring and fall marathons.
As a team, the Boston Athletic Association Running Club is a perennial contender at major New England road races, indoor and outdoor track meets, and cross country events. Individually, the club boasts a number of regional champions who have participated in national and international competitions.
