Quincy Resident Takes on Boston Marathon to Empower Girls on the Run

TYRINGHAM/QUINCY, Mass. – On April 21, Hannah (Miller) Boutiette, a Quincy resident and Berkshires native, will run the Boston Marathon. She will lace up to raise money and awareness for Girls on the Run Greater Boston, which leverages the power of running to inspire girls in grades 3 through 8 to be joyful, healthy, and confident.

"I never imagined running a marathon was something I could do, but after seeing the strength and courage of the Girls on the Run participants, I knew I had to take on this challenge,” says Boutiette. “I want to show myself and others that anything is possible when you believe in yourself.”

Boutiette is an Account Director at Teak Media + Communication, a certified B Corp public relations firm that specializes in working with nonprofits and socially responsible companies, and has been an active volunteer with Girls on the Run since Spring 2024. She currently coaches a team in Braintree, Mass., and serves on the Associate Board of Girls on the Run Greater Boston. A passionate advocate for empowering young girls, Boutiette has seen firsthand how the program instills confidence, strength, and leadership in its participants.

Boutiette is one of 21 runners participating in the Boston Marathon as part of the Girls on the Run 2025 Boston Marathon SoleMates team, a group that is dedicated to raising funds for this important cause. Her personal fundraising goal is $12,000 to support the organization’s mission.

"I've watched the Boston Marathon many times, and now, I'll be part of it,” says Boutiette. “The journey to the finish line will be incredible, especially with the encouragement and support I’ll see from the crowds, and my loved ones, along the route. It's going to be an experience I’ll never forget.”

In addition to her marathon training, Boutiette is hosting a charity spin ride at The Handle Bar South End on March 2 at 12:30 p.m. to help raise funds for Girls on the Run Greater Boston. To register for the event, please send a message to hannahjane31@gmail.com.

To support Boutiette’s Boston Marathon fundraising campaign for Girls on the Run Greater Boston, visit: https://www.givengain.com/project/hannah-raising-funds-for-girls-on-the-run-greater-boston-85156.

About Girls on the Run Greater Boston

Girls on the Run Greater Boston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls in the 3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident. Using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running, we empower girls to develop essential life skills such as independence, problem-solving, and healthy decision-making. Our program combines physical activity with dynamic discussions, fostering social-emotional learning and promoting lifelong health and fitness. Since its inception in 2010, Girls on the Run Greater Boston has served over 17,750 participants across Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, ensuring that every interested girl can participate, regardless of financial background. Our mission is to unlock the limitless potential of girls, enabling them to boldly pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in their communities. For more information, visit: www.girlsontheunboston.org.

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