Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge | April 17, 2023
The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, in collaboration with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), offers the exciting opportunity to run the Boston Marathon® while raising critical funds to benefit the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Experience Boston’s iconic 26.2 miles in pursuit of the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.
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26.2 MILES
Runners Receive
- Guaranteed race entry
- Special recognition for top fundraisers
- Fundraising tips and tools, including a personal fundraising web page
- Dana-Farber race singlet and training apparel
- Exclusive pre and post-race amenities
- Team pre-race ceremonies
- Boston-area weekly training runs
- Training program designed by 1976 Boston Marathon® Men’s Open Division Champion, Jack Fultz
FEES AND FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS*
*2023 requirements to be determined
For runners using a ’22 Dana-Farber entry
- $85 team fee & $7,500 fundraising commitment
- $620 B.A.A. fees
($370 invitational race entry fee paid directly to the B.A.A., $250 Official Charity Program premium fee)
For runners using their own ’22 race entry
- $85 team fee & $4,000 fundraising commitment
For ’22 virtual DFMC runners
Virtual Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team members run their 26.2 miles anywhere/anytime and receive DFMC benefits and amenities other than guaranteed race entry
- $25 team fee & $4,000 fundraising commitment
Your Impact
Funds raised by the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge support the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research. Hear about scientific advancements made by Barr Investigators and learn about the impact of their work.
