（Boston Orange 編譯）波士頓體育會（B.A.A.）今（6）日宣佈，麻省總醫院布瑞根癌症中心（Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, MGBCI）將從今年起，正式成為「波士頓 5K 賽」的合作夥伴。未來十年將同時冠名贊助波士頓 5K 及 B.A.A. 10K 賽兩大重點賽事。
今年的「波士頓 5K 賽」，訂4月18日（週六）舉行，將為第130屆波士頓馬來松賽拉開序幕，估計會吸引來自全球 104 個國家及全美 49 州的 10,000 名跑者共襄盛舉。這比賽也是「B.A.A. 距離挑戰賽」（Distance Medley）中的第一場。
B.A.A. 10K賽，目前已開放報名，訂6 月 21 日登場，也是由MGBCI贊助，並擔任獨家籌款夥伴。
B.A.A. 執行長 Jack Fleming和MGBCI 執行長 David Ryan 博士表示，醫療機構與體育組織的合作，將可更有效的匯聚社區力量，把科研轉化為防治癌症動力，讓人更健康。未來10年，雙方將深度合作，為跑者帶來更有意義的參賽經驗。
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute to be Presenting Partner of the Boston 5K Road Race
Beginning this year, Boston Athletic Association and Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute expand partnership to include presenting sponsorship of both Boston 5K and B.A.A. 10K events
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute (MGBCI) will serve as the presenting partner of the Boston 5K beginning with this year’s race. The 2026 Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is set to take place on Saturday, April 18, two days prior to the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.
The Boston 5K partnership expands upon Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s commitment to the community and B.A.A. events; MGBCI will also serve as presenting sponsor and exclusive fundraising partner for the B.A.A. 10K over the next ten years.
“As we gear up for the greatest week in running, we are very grateful to extend our partnership to the Boston 5K and commitment with Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, leading to an even more impactful event experience for participants,” said Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and Chief Executive Officer. “Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute continues to provide incredible care to our community, and together our collaboration for the next decade will lead to many meaningful miles at both the Boston 5K in April and B.A.A. 10K in June.”
“The B.A.A.’s historic and world-renowned road running races have long featured a variety of teams from across our organization running in support of our patients and staff. We are delighted to expand our collaboration with a true Boston institution,” says David Ryan, MD, president of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. “As we work to shape the future of cancer care, we are grateful to join with the B.A.A. to harness the power of our community as we push the boundaries of science and medicine, giving hope and health to all whom we serve.”
The Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is the first event of the B.A.A. Distance Medley presented by Honda, a year-long series that includes April’s Boston 5K, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s Boston Half. The 2026 Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute will feature 10,000 athletes from 104 countries and 49 U.S. states, and annually kicks off Boston Marathon weekend within the city.
The 2026 B.A.A. 10K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute will be held on Sunday, June 21; registration is currently open at www.baa.org.
The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute unites the unparalleled expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers — Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital — along with a comprehensive network of community locations across New England to provide every patient with the best chance at the best possible outcome. Together, we are transforming cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through a powerful combination of compassionate care, extraordinary talent and scientific discovery.
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