Thank you for your interest in joining Hale’s Boston Marathon Team. Members of Team Hale enjoy many benefits that include:

• Team orientation – Teammates meet one another, tour Hale (on foot, of course!), and receive fundraising information and training guidelines at this kickoff event in November.
• Fundraising guidance – Hale requires each of its runners to raise a minimum of $8,000, but many commit to raising more. Staff members regularly check in with runners regarding their fundraising progress. They offer advice, suggest opportunities for collaboration, and help everyone maximize their efforts to support Hale’s mission: to offer educational and recreational opportunities that develop self-confidence, inspire a passion for learning, and encourage an appreciation for the natural environment.
• Dedicated coaches – Beloved by our runners, volunteer coaches Scott and Beth Lennox have themselves run more than 50 marathons! Through regular check-ins and training runs, they help Team Hale’s runners physically and mentally prepare for Boston.
• Team events – Held before and after the Boston Marathon, these events build team camaraderie and raise awareness about the importance of outdoor education. Two important events that all applicants should be aware of are on Sunday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 16.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to offer interviews to applicants who most closely connect with our mission and who are capable of meeting our fundraising goals. We will begin reviewing applications and interviewing applicants immediately, and anticipate finalizing Hale’s team by mid-October.

Please note that successful applicants will be personally responsible for paying a non-refundable $35 administrative fee and $100 deposit when they verify their acceptance. They will also be charged a $365 race fee in 2019.

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