MTF Awarded Four Entries for Boston Marathon

The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) has been awarded four entry bibs for the Boston Marathon for the first time. In previous years, the MTF received three bibs.

The John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program provides the opportunity for organizations to participate in the Boston Marathon and raise money for their cause. This year, 324 organizations applied, the highest number of applications the program has ever received.

If you are interested in representing the MTF in the Boston Marathon, apply here. Runners are selected in November, and begin fundraising and training in early December.

For more information on the Massage Therapy Foundation, click here.

For more information on the John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program, click here.

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