The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) is the country's oldest and largest, not-for-profit organization of Black American men and women distance runners. It is open to everyone, regardless of your athletic ability or previous marathon experience. (Over 40% of our members have never completed a marathon and many are walkers.) Our objectives are to:

- Encourage Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy lifestyle through long distance running and walking.

- Serve as a vehicle for Black American distance runners across the nation to meet in mass at a single marathon.

- Recognize the accomplishments of Black American distance runners through Achievement Awards and the National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame.

- Provide scholarships to deserving high school boy and girl distance runners.

It's free to join!!!

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