The Boston Poetry Marathon Returns!

From today's Boston Poetry Marathon email.Hello, Fellow Poets:

The wait is over, and we are so thrilled to announce:

• The Boston Poetry Marathon is Happening
• It will take place on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17,.at the Community Church of Boston in Copley Square.
• It will be in-person again!

We hope you will be able to join us. 

The Address

The Community Church of Boston is located on 565 Boylston Street in the middle of Copley Square in Boston. It is easily accessible via the MBTA using both Orange and Green Lines or taking d the commuter rail to Back Bay.

https://bostonpoetrymarathon.wordpress.com/

The Schedule

Our schedule will be similar to 2023, going from 11:00 in the morning of Saturday, August 16, to at least 10:00 in the evening. We will then gather for Sunday at 11:00 in the morning and finishing at 5:00 in the afternoon. 

RSVP 

Please RSVP to us at your earliest convenience. Email the Boston Poetry Marathon (thebostonpoetrymarathon@gmail.com) at your earliest convenience the days and times you would be able to perform. With possible exceptions given to proposed special panel tribute segments, each poet has seven minutes to read their poetry. Please give us at least two alternate times to help us accommodate everyone.

Volunteers

Please also let us know if you are interested in volunteering for the Boston Poetry Marathon during the weekend. Possible volunteer duties include assistance with

• hosting
• providing snacks and water
• tech support, which can include anything from helping provide photography and video clips for social media or assistance with livestreaming. 

GoFundMe

In the next couple of days, we will be launching a GoFundMe page. While we do have money saved from 2023 to cover this year's rental costs, we would like to cover any additional costs and start fundraising for 2026. 

Thank you

Now more than ever, you are responsible for making this event happen. Let us make this year's Boston Poetry Marathon unforgettable. 


Your BPM Organizers
Christina Liu
Chad Parenteau
Xtina Strong