For confirmed Boston 2027 entrants · Limited to 10 runners
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCEFIVE BOSTON MARATHONS
THE ROAD TO BOSTON Starts with how you prepare.
20 27
A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF PREPARATION
Big experience. A deliberately small team.
Getting to Boston takes commitment. Preparing for it deserves the same attention. We are bringing our racing and coaching experience together for just ten runners, with applications reviewed before acceptance.
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR CORNER
Meet your coaches.
LONDON 2012 · OLYMPIC MARATHON
01 / OLYMPIC EXPERIENCEDS
Dmitri Safronov
Olympian · European marathon medalist
Dmitri is an Olympic marathoner with a personal best of 2:09:35, set at the 2011 London Marathon. He finished second at the 2010 Fukuoka Marathon in Japan and represented his country in the marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He also earned marathon bronze at the 2010 European Championships in Barcelona.
2:09:35
Marathon personal best · London, 2011
2nd place · Japan
2010 Fukuoka Marathon · 2:10:12
London 2012 Olympian
Olympic marathon · 23rd place · 2:16:04
European bronze
2010 European Championships · Barcelona
More career highlights
Marathon debut: third at the 2008 San Antonio Marathon — 2:15:58. Winner, 2009 Podgorica Marathon — 2:11:51. Sixth at the 2010 Daegu Marathon — 2:12:55. Fifth at the 2011 Fukuoka Marathon.
BOSTON 2019 · ON THE COURSEFive-time Boston finisher · Finished in the top 5% of women at Boston 2019
02 / BOSTON EXPERIENCEOB
Olga Bagryantseva
Running coach · Five-time Boston finisher
Olga has finished Boston five times and placed in the top 5% of women at the 2019 Boston Marathon. She knows the preparation, the race, and the commitment it takes to return. A coach, author, and marathoner, she helps runners build a process that reveals what they are capable of.
5 Boston Marathons
Firsthand experience on the course
Finished in the top 5% of women
2019 Boston Marathon · 3:04:53
3:04:19
Marathon personal best · Philadelphia Marathon
13 marathons
A racing journey built through consistent work
Author of Run Through It
THE BOSTON 2027 COHORT
Your race. Our shared experience.
This is an application of interest. We’ll share the final coaching structure, schedule, and price before you decide whether to join.
10runners in the cohort
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Preparation with purpose
Start with your running background, current training, and Boston goal. Your application helps us understand where you are and where you want to go.
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Two perspectives, one team
Olympic marathon experience meets five-time Boston experience. Both coaches bring their knowledge to a shared coaching program.
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A cohort kept small
Ten places, selected through an application process. We want to understand each runner’s goals before offering a place.
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A clear decision before you commit
Selected applicants receive the full program details and coaching agreement before enrollment. No payment is collected with your application.
HOW IT WORKS
Apply. Connect. Prepare.
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Tell us about your running
Share your experience, training volume, and what you want from Boston 2027.
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We review your application
Applications are considered for the ten-runner cohort. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
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Decide with the details
If selected, review the final offer and agreement before making a commitment.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s hear your goal.
Apply for a place in our Boston 2027 coaching cohort. Tell us a little about yourself and the race you want to run.
For runners with confirmed Boston Marathon 2027 entry. This coaching program does not provide race entry.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
A few useful answers.
Do I need to already have a Boston 2027 entry?
Yes. This cohort is for runners with confirmed race entry. Coaching acceptance does not provide admission to the marathon.
What does the program cost, and when does it start?
Pricing, start dates, and the exact coaching schedule are being finalized. Selected applicants will receive those details before enrolling.
Does applying commit me to the program?
No. There is no payment or enrollment commitment at this stage.