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Wellesley Boston Marathon Applications

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wellesley Marathon Numbers Still Available

There are still numbers available, and the town is bringing the fundraising minimum down from $4,000

  Applications for the 2013 Boston Marathon are still open, and Wellesley is looking for folks to run for local causes. The Town has also lowered the bar for entry: the fundraising minimum is now $2,500 instead of $4,000, according to an email from Deputy Director Terry Connolly, and a post on the Swellesley Report. Applicants will be running to benefit four local organizations: the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation, Wellesley Friendly Aid Association,Wellesley Theatre Project, and the West Suburban Veterans’ Services District.  Applications opened in December, and the fundraising minimum then was $4,000, and the town had a total 20 running numbers (waivers) to give out to those who apply before Friday, Dec. 14. They still require a $300 …

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

2013 Boston Marathon Applications Open

Wellesley Officials are accepting applicants to run in the 2013 Boston Marathon. Runners will benefit four local non-profit organizations.

  Wellesley runners, strap on your shoes and start training for 26.2 miles. Applications for the 2013 Boston Marathon are open, and the town has 20 runner numbers to give out to those who apply before Friday, Dec. 14.  Applicants will be running to benefit four local organizations: the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation, Wellesley Friendly Aid Association, Wellesley Theatre Project, and the West Suburban Veterans’ Services District.  Those who are running will be notified by Dec. 20, and will have between then and April 15 to both train for the 26.2 mile course and raise $4,000 for their charities.  If you're running the Marathon, let Patch know in the comments. Post announcements or fundraising events. Don't forget to come back during the …

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