2012 Wediko Boston Marathon® Team

Wediko is now accepting applications for the 2012 Wediko Boston Marathon®Team.  This is your chance to run one of the most prestigious running races of our time while raising much needed money and awareness for the children, families, and schools who work with Wediko! Download an application here

As a member of the Wediko team you will have access to online fundraising, coaching from a 13 time Boston finisher, fully supported local weekly team long runs, fundraising help to reach your goal & go beyond, comraderie with at least 15 others, and the knowledge that when you run you’re doing more – your miles restore hope in young lives!

Know someone already registered for Boston 2012?  We are also looking for 'qualified entrants' who are interested in the benefits of running with a team and raising money to support Wediko’s programs but who have already secured an official number.

Sponsorship packages are available.  Partnerships not only help further Wediko’s mission, but will provide an excellent marketing opportunity for your company. 

For more information about how you can get involved with Wediko and the 2012 Marathon Team, please contact Kate Patton Regal, 617-292-9200 or marathon@wediko.org.

Benefits of being a member of the Wediko Marathon Team:

·       Guaranteed race number for the 2012 Boston Marathon on April 16, 2012

·       Connect with a team of runners who are committed to training for a marathon and raising money to support Wediko

·       Receive coaching and fundraising support from Kate Patton Regal of Wediko who has run Boston 13 times and raised over $130,000 for charity 

·       Weekly team training runs

·       Fundraising handbook with lots of strategies to assist you in raising money, including access to online fundraising

·       Wediko Marathon Team running singlet, pre-race pasta dinner, post-marathon party and other surprises

·       Frequent support from Wediko coaches and other team members on training and fundraising concerns at our Wediko Marathon Team Facebook page

Responsibilities of being a member of the Wediko Marathon Team:

·       Raise a minimum of $4,000 to support Wediko Children’s Services ($750 for qualified runners) 

·       Be physically able to complete the marathon in under 6 hours

·       If you are local to Boston, attend a couple of Wediko Marathon Team meetings between November 2011 and April 2012  

·       $300 B.A.A. race application fee that does not count towards your fundraising total