Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge | April 21, 2025
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.
Learn MoreRunners Receive
- Guaranteed race entry
- Special recognition for top fundraisers
- Fundraising tips and tools and a fundraising web page
- Dana-Farber race singlet and training apparel
- Exclusive pre and post-race amenities
- Team pre-race ceremonies
- Boston-area training runs
- Training program by 1976 Boston Marathon? winner, Jack Fultz
FEES AND FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS
For runners receiving a ’25 Dana-Farber entry
- $85 team fee & $10,000 fundraising commitment
- $625 B.A.A. fees
$375 Boston Athletic Association invitational entry fee plus $250 B.A.A. Official Charity Program fee
For runners using their own ’25 race entry
- $85 team fee & $4,000 fundraising commitment
For ’25 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 Claudia Adams Barr Program Investigators and learn about the impact of their work.