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Runners of any age can run any race in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

Simply choose a race of any distance, anywhere, and register through the official race organization. Then, register with Dana-Farber and set your own fundraising goal. There is no application or basic fundraising commitment as every dollar you raise supports our race toward a cancer-free future!

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Two Ways to Register

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As An Individual

Join the Dana-Farber team as an individual and fundraise as you train for your race!

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As a Fundraising Group

Join Dana-Farber and create a fundraising group with friends and family. Fundraise together towards your shared commitment to defy cancer.

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Runners Receive

  • Special recognition for top fundraisers
  • Fundraising tips and tools and a fundraising web page
  • A Dana-Farber race singlet and ball cap (earned by raising $500 or more)

LAST YEAR'S TEAM STATS

  • Team members collectively ran over 2,200 miles
  • Participation reached 18 states from Massachusetts to California
  • 40 team members reached Pacesetter status
  • Runners raised more than $175,000 for unrestricted funds, and more than $235,000 for specific disease areas at Dana-Farber
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Be a Pacesetter!

Be a critical part of Dana-Farber's mission to create a cancer-free future by raising $1,000 or more to earn the elite distinction of Pacesetter. This group of exceptional fundraisers is celebrated for their efforts with exclusive recognition and rewards including:

$1,000 Pacesetter

White Pacesetter patch to wear proudly on your race-day singlet

$5,000 Pacesetter

Silver Pacesetter patch to wear proudly on your race-day singlet

$10,000 Pacesetter

Gold Pacesetter patch to wear proudly on your race-day singlet, a pair of OOFOS active recovery footwear and a private Institute tour

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TOP FUNDRAISERS
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