FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New England Honda Dealers Partner with Boston Marathon
& B.A.A. Distance Medley as Official Vehicle Sponsor
The Honda Lineup Will Be At The Front Of The Field
As Runners Take To The Course
BOSTON - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced a
multiyear partnership with New England Honda Dealers naming Honda as the
official vehicle of the Boston Marathon and B.A.A. Distance Medley. A
variety of Honda cars, trucks and motorcycles will serve in various
capacities to lead nearly 30,000 participants at the front of the Boston
Marathon.
"We at the B.A.A. welcome Honda into our family of sponsors and look
forward to seeing their vehicles at our events throughout the coming
years," said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. President and Chief Executive Officer. "The
B.A.A. and New England Honda Dealers are both committed to a memorable and
smooth experience on the roads, no matter if you are running or driving."
Among this year's vehicles for the 126th Boston Marathon on Monday, April
18 are the 2022 Honda Passport 5-passenger SUV and Ridgeline midsize pickup
truck, as well as two Gold Wing motorcycles and the Metropolitan scooter.
Honda vehicles will escort the honorary Grand Marshal along the course, as
well as the top professional men, women, and wheelchair athletes as they
make their way toward the finish line. Honda vehicles also will be part of
the road reopening program at the conclusion of each event.
Runners and fans alike can interact with Honda vehicles featured at Boston
Marathon Fan Fest on Copley Square Park and the Boston Marathon Expo at the
Hynes Convention Center from April 15-17. A special Honda Distance Medley
Tent will be available for participants at all three B.A.A. Distance Medley
events: the B.A.A. 5K on April 16, B.A.A. 10K on June 26, and B.A.A. Half
Marathon on November 13. Honda's newest models will be on display for
runners, volunteers, and spectators to enjoy.
The Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon in the world, and the
126th edition will be run on Monday, April 18. Nearly 30,000 participants
are expected to participate in the 126th Boston Marathon.
The B.A.A. Distance Medley is a three-race series held throughout the
calendar year and is open to athletes of all ages and ability levels.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit
organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through
sports, especially running. The B.A.A.'s Boston Marathon is the world's
oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs.
Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John
Hancock. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors,
along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and
New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., the B.A.A. running club,
or the B.A.A. High Performance Team, please visit www.baa.org.
ABOUT HONDA
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold
through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the
highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major
full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic,
Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V,
CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and
the Odyssey minivan. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the
Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid
and Insight hybrid-electric sedan – to be joined in 2024 by the Honda
Prologue, Honda's first volume battery-electric vehicle.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently
operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2021, more
than 95% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America,
using domestic and globally sourced parts.
More information about Honda is available in the Digital Fact Book.
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