As one of the communities along the Boston Marathon route, the town of Wellesley this year gets 25 invitational entries for the April 21, 2025 race to dole out to local nonprofits, those interested in participating on behalf of the town’s War Memorial Scholarship Fund, and fire and police employees.

Nonprofits seeking a number to use for fundraising can fill out an application by 4pm on Nov. 22. Runners interested in taking part in the marathon as a fundraiser for the War Memorial Scholarship Fund can fill out a separate application by the same deadline; individuals are also welcome to connect with nonprofits that are recruiting marathon participants.

All runners receiving an invitational entry are expected to raise a minimum of $5,000.

The Wellesley Select Board will designate the organizations and War Memorial Scholarship Fund runners who will receive invitational entries for the 2025 race at its Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting.