Proud Sponsor for 35 years running
It's the oldest, toughest and most iconic race in the world, drawing a million spectators and spurring millions in charitable donations annually. The Boston Marathon is the pride of our city and company, and we're honored to be its principal sponsor for a 35th year.
75 athletes. 17 countries. 1 goal.
This year's elite field includes world-record holders. Olympians, Paralympians and 16 returning Boston Marathon champions. See how it all ends on April 20th, when the quiet town of Hopkinton once again transforms into the running capital of the world.
The best of the best are returning to Boston. The John Hancock Elite Athlete Team welcomes back 16 Champions for the 2020 Boston Marathon.
Open Champions:
Lawrence Cherono
Lelisa Desisa
Worknesh Degefa
Desiree Linden
Yuki Kawauchi
Edna Kiplagat
Geoffrey Kirui
Caroline Rotich
Wheelchair Champions:
Manuela Schär
Daniel Romanchuk
Tatyna McFadden
Marcel Hug
Ernst van Dyk
Joshua Cassidy
Masazumi Soejima
Hiroyuki Yamamoto
You will love this city, but the course can break your heart. It’s unlike any other stretch of 26.2 miles in the world. Downhill. Uphill. Down again. It’s a rollercoaster of emotion that will challenge you every step of the way.
Experience the route (and the notorious Heartbreak Hill) firsthand by watching our 2020 course preview.
By the numbers
Non-profit program information
$19,221,351
Raised for 2020 Boston Marathon charities so far
As part of our sponsorship, John Hancock donates over a thousand Boston Marathon entries through our Marathon Non-Profit Program. Runners pledge to raise money for select organizations in exchange for these coveted bibs.
Applications for the 2020 race have closed. If you would like to receive email notifications about the application process and deadlines for the 2021 program, please submit an interest form.
The 2019 Boston Marathon champions
Laurence Cherono
Men's Open
Worknesh Degefa
Women's Open
Daniel Romanchuk
Men's Wheelchair
Manuela Schär
Women's Wheelchair
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