Honoring, celebrating, and inspiring the power of the human spirit through the sport of marathoning. The 26.2 Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit 501(c)3 organization with community roots in Hopkinton, MA and international reach. Our mission it to advance the global sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good. Our vision is to be the global point of connection for the marathon community by: - Honoring the history and legacy of the marathon - Celebrating outstanding individual achievements - Inspiring a commitment to wellness Our signature project is the development of the International Marathon Center in Hopkinton, MA – designed to honor, celebrate and inspire the global sport of marathoning. Our plans call for a state-of-the-art education and conference facility, a marathon museum, and a hall of fame.