This year, we have nineteen runners representing Ashland in the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026. Each runner has committed to raising a minimum of $3,000 each. The funds raised are the sole funding source for Ashland's BAA Grant Program. Last year's runners raised $76,698.46.

BAA Grants are offered twice a year. Typically, grants are offered in the spring and in the fall.  Qualifying 501(c) 3 organizations are eligible to apply for grants to fund specific projects, events, or support the Ashland community and its residents in some way. In 2025, the Select Board awarded $100,529.77 in BAA Grants! 

Our nineteen 2026 Boston Marathon runners are Thalita Abreu, Welder Inacio Abreu, Tiffany Barry, Rudolph DeMeo, Ari Dinerman, Demetra Edwards, Ella Fong, Rachael Hopkins, Nick Kynoch, Wilson Lin, Kelly Lorence, Kaitlin Loughlin, Terry Rocke, Lawrence Rodkey, Morgan Sunderland, Tiffany Tessier, Sam Thurston, Patricia Vosikas, and Alysa White.

Please consider supporting the runners and know that the funds will go right back into the community! To make a donation, go to the City Hall Systems page via the town website, www.ashlandmass.com. Donations can also be made by check. Include the name of your runner in the memo area of the check. Mail check to: Town of Ashland Boston Marathon Fundraiser c/o Susan Robie, 101 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721.