Hello!

My name is Brian Denitzio, and I live in Walpole with my wife, Kari, our three children, and our two dogs. I’m running the 2026 Boston Marathon to raise funds for Story Starters, an organization that is deeply meaningful to both my family and my work.

This will be my second time running the Boston Marathon. I last ran it in 2003, when I was a senior at Boston College. In the years since, I’ve continued to run and stay active, participating in multiple 5Ks, half marathons, and both sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlons. I’m excited by the challenge of marathon training—and even more excited to take on that challenge in support of Story Starters.

I’m in my 20th year working as an educator in Massachusetts public schools, and I’m also a parent of three young children. Through both roles, Story Starters’ mission resonates deeply with me. Families and educators want to help children grow into curious, compassionate, and confident people—but many don’t know how to get started on conversations about race or how to sustain those conversations over time. Story Starters fills that gap by providing concrete tools, thoughtful structure, and ongoing support for both educators and families.

This work is also personal for our family. My wife, Kari, serves as the Program Coordinator at Story Starters, and I see firsthand the care, intention, and expertise that goes into every program they deliver. I believe strongly in the impact of this work and in its importance for children, classrooms, and communities.

Thank you for supporting Story Starters and for supporting my run. Your donation helps sustain this programming and ensures it remains accessible to families and caregivers who want—and need—these conversations to begin.

Run for Story Starters

One Marathon. Countless Conversations.