About Us · Our Mission

OUR MISSION

Mission

To advance the global sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good.

We are a non-profit organization with community roots in Hopkinton, MA and international reach.


Vision

To be the global point of connection for the marathon community by:

Honoring

the history and legacy of the marathon

Celebrating

outstanding individual achievements

Inspiring

a commitment to wellness


We do that by creating and leading international programs that promote economic and business development, academic initiatives, government relations, and pathways for the future of the sport.

Programs include:

  • Government and public initiatives in local, state, national and international settings

  • Facilitating international relations and economic development

  • Celebrating the sport of marathoning regionally, nationally and globally

  • Creating and supporting multi-generational wellness, fitness, and educational programs

  • Establishing the International Marathon Center

  • Investing in programs that advance the civic image of Hopkinton, MA, the MetroWest region and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

  • Conceiving of, facilitating and leading fund-raising projects

 Our Initiatives