We hope everyone is excited for the Boston 5K with the Stepping Strong Team TOMORROW!

Please take a few minutes to review the information outlined below so you are prepared for race day!

NEW Boston 5K Course

What are the plans for race day?

6:30am: Revere Hotel* (200 Stuart Street) opens for runners; mix, mingle, and get ready for the 5K or to cheer on your friends and family!

7:25am: Team photo; walk to start line

8:00am: Race starts (the start line is located on Boylston Street next the Public Gardens and Boston Common and the finish line is located at the Boston Marathon Finish Line)

9:00am: Celebratory brunch and awards in the ballroom at the Revere Hotel; all are welcome to attend!

9:30am: Short speaking program

10:00am: Event ends

*Parking is available at the hotel and the cost is the responsibility of runners/guests.

I haven’t received my race day bib?

MOST U.S. residents were mailed their bib number and participant guide in late March. If you did not receive it, don’t worry! International residents, including Canada, and runners who did not receive their bib in the mail may pick up their bib number at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 18 or on 5K race day at the Registration Tent near the start area between 6:30am and 7:45am on the Boston Common for assistance (pink circle below) – just don’t forget a government issued ID.  Read more about Boston 5K participant basics by clicking here. 

Whoops! I lost/damaged my 5K bib, what do I do?!

If you misplaced your bib or it gets damaged, you can get a replacement bib at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 18 or on 5Krace day at the Registration Tent near the start area between 6:30am and 7:45am on the Boston Common for assistance – just don’t forget a government issued ID.  Read more about Boston 5K participant basics by clicking here. 

I am a virtual participant, what do I need to do?

Simply complete your 5K April 18 – 20 and send us a photo at team@bwh.harvard.edu!

When will I get my Stepping Strong team shirt?

This year, shirts were mailed via FedEx to the address you registered with on our fundraising platform, TeamRaiser. We WILL have shirts at the Revere to exchange sizes, or pickup if you did not register on TeamRaiser by 3/5.

Help! My Stepping Strong team shirt is too big/small, what do I do?

You can bring your shirt to exchange on race morning at the Revere Hotel!

Does the Stepping Strong team have a photographer on the course!

YES! Our team photographer, Steve, will be at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St. Runners, be sure to hug the left side of the road as you start and are about to take the turn from Arlington to Commonwealth Wealth (star on the map below) and SMILE BIG! Our cheering crew and Steve, wants to spot you, cheer you on, and snap your photo!

Does the Brigham Stepping Strong 5K Team have a cheering zone? Can I ask my supporters to go there?

Yes! Our cheering zone is at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St. (two blocks past the Arlington MBTA station) – a 10 minute walk from the Revere:

• Head west on Stuart St toward Park Place
• Turn right onto Arlington St
• Arrive at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St.

Do I get a Boston 5K shirt?  

Yes! The Boston 5K shirt is different than the Brigham Team shirt and all registered in-person runners will receive. You can pick up your participant shirt after you finish the race.

Are there fundraising incentives?

Yes! You can qualify for great incentives when you go above and beyond your fundraising commitment. Plus, everyone who kicks-off their fundraising with a self-gift of $50 or more will receive one entry into a chance drawing for Red Sox Field Box tickets!  Please note: If you are sharing a TeamRaiser page with other individuals, the total raised will be divided based on how many people are sharing the page for fundraising incentives.

How do I pick my fundraising incentives?

We will be in touch with incentive selection the week of April 20th.

When will I get my fundraising incentives?

Incentives will be mailed by end of May to the address you entered while creating your TeamRaiser fundraising page.

Can I come to the Revere if I am a virtual participant?

YES! We hope you do!

Thank you once again for joining us for the Boston 5K! If you have any questions, please contact us at team@bwh.harvard.edu or 857 523 8052.

From start to finish,

Ali and Ally

We hope everyone is excited for the Boston 5K with the Stepping Strong Team!!

Please take a few minutes to review the information outlined below so you are prepared for race day!

NEW Boston 5K Course!

• Beginning and ending on Boylston Street next the Public Gardens and Boston Common, this fast 5K course is a great way to kick off marathon weekend
• Head west on Boylston Street, another right on Arlington, and then a left on to Commonwealth Avenue
• The course continues along the westbound side of Commonwealth Ave, before heading back at Silber Way
• Athletes will come back along the eastbound side of Commonwealth Ave, taking a right turn at Hereford Street, followed by a left turn on Boylston Street
• The course then finishes at the Boston Marathon Finish Line

What are the plans for race day?

6:30am: Revere Hotel* (200 Stuart Street) opens for runners; mix, mingle, and get ready for the 5K or to cheer on your friends and family!

7:25am: Team photo; walk to start line

8:00am: Race starts (the start line is located on Boylston Street next the Public Gardens and Boston Common and the finish line is located at the Boston Marathon Finish Line)

9:00am: Celebratory brunch and awards in the ballroom at the Revere Hotel; all are welcome to attend!

9:30am: Short speaking program

10:00am: Event ends

*Parking is available at the hotel and the cost is the responsibility of runners/guests.

I haven’t received my race day bib?

MOST U.S. residents were mailed their bib number and participant guide in late March. If you did not receive it, don’t worry! International residents, including Canada, and runners who did not receive their bib in the mail may pick up their bib number at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 18 or on 5K race day at the Registration Tent near the start area between 6:30am and 7:45am on the Boston Common for assistance (pink circle below) – just don’t forget a government issued ID.  Read more about Boston 5K participant basics by clicking here. 

Whoops! I lost/damaged my 5K bib, what do I do?!

If you misplaced your bib or it gets damaged, you can get a replacement bib at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 18 or on 5Krace day at the Registration Tent near the start area between 6:30am and 7:45am on the Boston Common for assistance – just don’t forget a government issued ID.  Read more about Boston 5K participant basics by clicking here. 

I am a virtual participant, what do I need to do?

Simply complete your 5K April 18 – 20 and send us a photo at team@bwh.harvard.edu!

When will I get my Stepping Strong team shirt?

This year, shirts were mailed via FedEx to the address you registered with on our fundraising platform, TeamRaiser. We WILL have shirts at the Revere to exchange sizes, or pickup if you did not register on TeamRaiser by 3/5.

Help! My Stepping Strong team shirt is too big/small, what do I do?

You can bring your shirt to exchange on race morning at the Revere Hotel!

Does the Stepping Strong team have a photographer on the course!

YES! Our team photographer, Steve, will be at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St. Runners, be sure to hug the left side of the road as you start and are about to take the turn from Arlington to Commonwealth Wealth (star on the map below) and SMILE BIG! Our cheering crew and Steve, wants to spot you, cheer you on, and snap your photo!

Does the Brigham Stepping Strong 5K Team have a cheering zone? Can I ask my supporters to go there?

Yes! Our cheering zone is at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St. (two blocks past the Arlington MBTA station) – a 10 minute walk from the Revere:

• Head west on Stuart St toward Park Place
• Turn right onto Arlington St
• Arrive at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Arlington St.

Do I get a Boston 5K shirt?  

Yes! The Boston 5K shirt is different than the Brigham Team shirt and all registered in-person runners will receive. You can pick up your participant shirt after you finish the race.

Are there fundraising incentives?

Yes! You can qualify for great incentives when you go above and beyond your fundraising commitment. Plus, everyone who kicks-off their fundraising with a self-gift of $50 or more will receive one entry into a chance drawing for Red Sox Field Box tickets!  Please note: If you are sharing a TeamRaiser page with other individuals, the total raised will be divided based on how many people are sharing the page for fundraising incentives.

How do I pick my fundraising incentives?

We will be in touch with incentive selection the week of April 20th.

When will I get my fundraising incentives?

Incentives will be mailed by end of May to the address you entered while creating your TeamRaiser fundraising page.

Can I come to the Revere if I am a virtual participant?

YES! We hope you do!!

Thank you once again for joining us for the Boston 5K! If you have any questions, please contact us at team@bwh.harvard.edu or 857 523 8052.

From start to finish,

Ali and Ally.

April 15, now known as One Boston Day, marks the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. Each year, our family pauses on this day, with both sadness and strength in our hearts, to reflect on the life-changing events that occurred twelve years ago. Despite so many uncertain things in the world, we feel the power of the global community coming together for the common good. This is not news to us; it is how Boston rallied in 2013 in the wake of the marathon bombings. In this city, you don’t mess with us! We are resilient and we pull together to take care of one another.

We are humbled to say that this spirit lives on in the Stepping Strong Center. It defines how we tackle the complex issues that face trauma patients, how we collaborate to develop innovative solutions that improve lives, and how we strive to educate the next generation of medical leaders. In honor of One Boston Day, we hope you are inspired to embrace the Boston Strong spirit by recognizing the good in our community and spreading acts of kindness.

Thank you for joining us, from near and afar, and for supporting this meaningful work. Most importantly, thank you for helping us turn unanticipated tragedies into hope.

Xo Audrey, Steven, Danielle, Kyle, baby Elyse, Gillian, and Matt

Hi Stepping Strong Runners, 

It is hard to believe that the Boston 5K is just 17 days away! We are looking forward to celebrating you and your accomplishments, meeting your family and friends, and thanking you for your support of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation. This team inspires us to continue our work in trauma research and care, and we are thankful for each and every one of you. 

We are pleased to share the 2024 Stepping Strong Impact Report. This is a recap of all that we have accomplished celebrating a decade of hope and healing at the Stepping Strong Center. As you will see, we are making great strides to change the lives of trauma patients and it is because of you, your supporters, and everyone who has become part of the Stepping Strong community.  

We hope that as an ambassador of the Stepping Strong Center, you will share the report with your network of supporters so they can learn more about how your run is advancing trauma care. We hope this tool will help you meet and exceed your fundraising goals! See below for a brief overview of the report’s highlights: 

• A moving message from the Brigham president, and 2025 Boston Marathon Stepping Strong teammate, Dr. Giles Boland 

• A look ahead to how the Stepping Strong Center will continue advancing the continuum of trauma care with your support 

• Introductions to innovative projects from the next generation of trauma leaders and researchers

• Events that fuel trauma care that you and your supporters can join every year 

And so much more! 

Keep up the hard work—we know we will—and thank you for #SteppingStrong. 

We will see you soon! 

The Stepping Strong Center Leadership

Thank you for joining the Brigham Stepping Strong 5K Team! We appreciate your commitment to raise money on behalf of The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation and look forward to supporting you every step of the way as you prepare for race day on April 19!

What’s next?

If you have not yet created your personal TeamRaiser* fundraising page do so now to secure your correct race day shirt size:

• Click here to be directed to TeamRaiser (use Google Chrome for best user experience)
• Select your participation type and then proceed with the registration form.
  • If you already registered with the B.A.A., choose “In Person $150”.
  • If you received one of BWH’s limited bibs, choose “In Person Needs Bib $150”.
  • If you will join us virtually, choose “Virtual $100”.
• Registration Options:
  • Used TeamRaiser through BWH before?
    • Please LOG-IN using the username / password you created. If you forgot either, please reach out to our team and we will assist
  • Have not used TeamRaiser through BWH before?
    • Create a new user account by clicking ‘Join as a New Participant’ on the left-hand side of the page and fill out the registration for your account. If you need assistance, please reach out to our team and we will assist
  • Customize your fundraising page and tell the world what you are doing!

*Please note: If you do NOT plan on creating a TeamRaiser page and would like to make an outright donation to join our team or would like to SHARE a page with one or more runners, please email us for next steps.

A Special Message from the Reny family

We are so honored that you’ve joined our 2025 Stepping Strong 5K team in support of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Your dedication means the world—not just to our family, but to all the trauma survivors whose lives are being transformed through the Stepping Strong Center’s groundbreaking research and programs.

This Valentine’s Day, we want to take a moment to share how much we love and appreciate your commitment to this cause. Our passion for supporting trauma survivors comes from love—love for our precious daughter, the incredible Brigham physicians who saved her, the family and friends who stood by us, and every single person who has become part of the Stepping Strong family, including you.

When our family stood at the Boston Marathon finish line in April 2013, we had no idea how, in an instant, our lives would change forever. But through tragedy, we found purpose. We learned that trauma is an under-recognized, under-funded medical field, and we felt a responsibility to give back. Since launching the Stepping Strong Fund in 2014, we’ve been overwhelmed by the compassion and generosity of people like you. Together, we’ve raised over $30 million, funded 60 teams of physician-scientists, and trained 13 fellows in next-generation trauma care. And we’re just getting started.

As we count down to race day on April 19, we hope you feel immense pride in knowing that your efforts are making a tangible difference for trauma survivors everywhere. Whether you’re running or walking, every step you take is part of something bigger—a movement of hope and healing.

Wishing you an extra special Valentine’s Day! We hope it’s filled with love, joy, and maybe a little extra chocolate. ❤️

With heartfelt gratitude and lots of love,  

Audrey, Steven, Danielle, Kyle, baby Elyse, Gillian, and Matt

Thank you once again for joining the Brigham Stepping Strong 5K Team! If you have any questions, please contact us at team@bwh.harvard.edu.