 Official Logo of the Boston Athletic Association | |
| Formation | 15 March 1887 |
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| Founder | Robert F. Clark |
| Legal status | Non-profit (501c3) |
| Headquarters | 185 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116 |
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President and CEO | Jack Fleming |
| Website | www |
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is a non-profit, running-focused, organized sports association for the Greater Boston area. 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 mission of the B.A.A. to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running.