Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association
Formation15 March 1887 (1887-03-15)
FounderRobert F. Clark
Legal statusNon-profit (501c3)
Headquarters185 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Location
President and CEO
Jack Fleming
Websitewww.baa.org

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is a non-profit dedicated to organized sports, with a focus on running, in the Greater Boston area.[1]: 13, 23, 28  The B.A.A. hosts such events as the Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. 5K, the B.A.A. 10K, the B.A.A. Half Marathon, the B.A.A. Distance Medley (comprising the 5k, 10K, and half marathon events), and the B.A.A. Invitational Mile.

The current mission of the B.A.A. is "to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running" for all people.[1]: 130 

  1. ^ a b Hanc, John (2013). The Official History of the Boston Athletic Association, 1887-2012. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1613211984.

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