Running for Layla: Every Mile Has Meaning.
The Layla Lynn Bober Memorial Foundation is proud to be one of five charities participating in Team Framingham for the 2027 Boston Marathon!
On April 19, 2027, our runners will take on 26.2 miles to honor Layla's memory, raise awareness, and support our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Meet Team Layla!
Three runners have already committed to representing the Layla Lynn Bober Memorial Foundation, with more potentially joining our team before the December 1 charity selection deadline.
Each runner is raising funds, spreading awareness, and helping carry Layla's story to the Boston Marathon finish line.
Mary Gehrke
Team Layla Runner
Runner biography coming soon.
Taylor Chapman
Team Layla Runner
Runner biography coming soon.
Brendan Manzella
Team Layla Runner
Runner biography coming soon.
Runners have until December 1, 2026 to choose their charity. Stay tuned as Team Layla grows!
A Community United by 26.2 Miles
The Boston Athletic Association awarded the City of Framingham 27 bibs for the 2027 Boston Marathon, creating a special opportunity for local runners to represent their community while supporting meaningful causes.
A Special Opportunity to Give Back
Team Framingham selected its runners through a lottery held October 19, 2026. Of 101 applications received, 96 were eligible for the 27 available marathon entries. Ten additional runners were selected for a waitlist in case spots become available.
Team Framingham celebrates the many backgrounds, experiences, and motivations of runners connected to the City of Framingham. Each runner brings a personal story and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We're honored to be one of the five charitable organizations these runners can choose to support.
Running With Purpose
For Team Layla, the Boston Marathon is more than a race. It's an opportunity to honor Layla's memory, bring people together, and turn every mile into meaningful support for our community.
Every runner has a story. Every mile has meaning. Together, we're running for something bigger.
The City of Framingham congratulated the selected runners and thanked the Boston Athletic Association for providing the opportunity.
Help Us Celebrate Our Runners!
Become part of Team Layla's Boston Marathon journey by sponsoring a personalized runner banner.
Leading up to Marathon Monday, banners will be displayed throughout downtown Framingham featuring each runner's photograph, the Foundation logo, and sponsor logos.
Sponsorship contributions count toward our runners' fundraising goals and support the Foundation's mission.
Support an Entire Banner
Sponsor a runner's banner and have your business or organization logo featured as the banner sponsor.
Inquire About SponsorshipShare a Banner
Partner with another sponsor to support a runner, with one sponsor logo displayed on each side of the banner.
Inquire About SponsorshipEvery Step Makes a Difference.
The Boston Marathon represents more than running. It's about determination, compassion, community, and what we can accomplish together.
As an entirely volunteer-run organization, the Layla Lynn Bober Memorial Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and community partners.
Throughout the coming months, we'll support our runners through training, organize fundraising activities, and celebrate the people who make this journey possible.
Our volunteers will also support a Team Framingham training-run water stop on March 27, 2027.
Every donation, sponsorship, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement helps make this journey possible.
How You Can Help
There are so many ways to be part of Team Layla's Boston Marathon journey.
Become a Sponsor
Support a runner through a $250 or $500 banner sponsorship.
Make a Donation
Donate directly to a runner or contribute to our Foundation's team fundraising efforts.
Spread the Word
Share our runners' stories, connect us with sponsors, and cheer on Team Layla.