Many Wellesley-ites are registered to take part in the 2025 Boston Marathon on April 21. Some have qualified by posting fast times in previous races, while others are participating to raise funds for charities in Wellesley and beyond.
Here’s a form you can fill out if you’d like us to include your Boston Marathon profile (including a link to your fundraising site) on this page. Please, only those who either live in Wellesley, or who are taking part in the race for a Wellesley charity, should fill this out. We’ll try to get entries added to this page within a day or two of receiving them.
We’re also happy to hear from anyone taking part in the race in any way if you’ve got a great story to tell: theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Jeff Babcock
Charity & fundraising page: West End House Boys & Girls Club
Why you’re running for this cause/organization: I’ve been a volunteer and supporter of the West End House since 2016, and I’m so proud to be raising money to support their mission of providing educational, recreational, and cultural programs for young people in Boston!
How many Boston Marathons have you run? 1 (in 2018, also raising money for the West End House)
Fun fact about your running: I ran the 2018 Boston Marathon…the year with the cold, rainy and windy conditions, which made it a particularly difficult one! I missed my goal of breaking 4 hours by a few minutes, so I’m hoping for better conditions this time around and hoping to break 4 hours!
Celia Sanabria
Charity & fundraising page: Sustainable Wellesley
Why you’re running for this cause/organization: As a lifelong Wellesley resident, this race and charity hold deep meaning for me. Wellesley is not only the halfway point of the marathon but also where my commitment to sustainability began. Whether it was walking to school instead of driving or spending time at the Wellesley RDF, especially the Take It or Leave It, I’ve always seen the value in community-driven sustainability. Running for this cause allows me to bring my personal experiences full circle, supporting efforts that strengthen the community and promote the environmental values I’ve always cared about!
How many Boston Marathons have you run? 0
Fun fact about your running: I got into running because my aunt is a 10 time Boston Marathon finisher (and my coach for this training!)
Will McGraw
Charity & fundraising page: Community Investors
Why you’re running for this cause/organization: I first got involved with Community Investors as an elementary schooler in their affiliated program, Terriers. More recently, I’ve been lucky to give back as a coach with Fenway Flag. From every experience with this organization, I’ve learned something valuable about leadership, teamwork, and building lasting friendships. Now, I want to help more kids across Massachusetts benefit from the same opportunities. My goal is to raise $5,000 to support Community Investors and ensure they can continue their amazing work. Every dollar goes directly toward programs that help kids connect, grow, and enjoy the kinds of activities that had such an impact on me.
Fun fact about your running: This is my first marathon!
