CITGO Champions Resilience and Community at the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

HOUSTON, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 21, 2025, a team of everyday athletes will push themselves to make their mark in history at the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America with the support of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

As the official fuel sponsor of the 129th Boston Marathon, CITGO is sponsoring a diverse team of runners that includes employees, branded marketers, first responders, educators, and representatives from three Kenmore Square nonprofit organizations.

"When I think of the theme of this year's Boston Marathon, Meet the Moment, two things stand out: community and resilience," said Chris Kiesling, CITGO Assistant Vice President, Light Oils Operations and Marketing. "These qualities define not only the race itself but also the people who run it. It's an honor to sponsor a team that embodies this spirit."

Among the CITGO team members are Anna Pigman and Dustin Cooper, firefighters with the Asheville, N.C., Fire Department. The firefighters were selected to recognize and thank the first responders who supported communities impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall. 

Joining them at the starting line are representatives from three Kenmore Square nonprofit organizations — Arts Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK), Fenway Alliance, and Fenway Cares — who will raise funds for their respective organizations. CITGO will match all donations to these organizations up to $2,500.

Beyond its team of runners, CITGO is promoting race-day excitement with three signature events:

• Fueling Good Runway, presented by CITGO: a designated area for runners to pass through as they depart Athletes' Village in Hopkinton.
• One Mile to Go Block Party: Now in its second year, this family-friendly celebration in Kenmore Square invites spectators to cheer on runners beneath the iconic CITGO sign.
• CITGO Road to Boston Fun Zone: a one-of-a-kind youth activation area at Fan Fest where kids and families can participate in hands-on activities that commemorate major milestones along the race route.

"Whether it's through the athletes we support, the community initiatives we champion, or the iconic CITGO sign guiding runners through Kenmore Square, CITGO is fueling the journey and the celebration that make the Boston Marathon so special," said Kiesling. 

About CITGO

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 42 active terminals, eight pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,000 locally owned and independently operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

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