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Run with us to defy cancer

Run your favorite race while fundraising to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving research and quality patient care.

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CHOOSE THE RACE THAT WORKS FOR YOU

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or gearing up for your first 5K, choose your race and join the Dana-Farber running community to raise vital dollars.

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DANA-FARBER MARATHON CHALLENGE

April 21, 2025

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BOSTON HALFTM

2025 TBA

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ASICS FALMOUTH ROAD RACE

August 17, 2025

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BMW BERLIN MARATHON

September 21, 2025

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TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

November 2, 2025

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Why I Run for Dana-Farber

Visit the Jimmy Fund Blog to learn about our runners’ motivations for supporting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s lifesaving mission.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate care to children and adults and is home to groundbreaking cancer discoveries. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has raised millions of dollars through thousands of community efforts to advance Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission.

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Exceptional Expertise

At Dana-Farber we are committed to an inclusive community where human differences are valued and celebrated, and where all are welcome. We work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where each patient, family, and staff member feels valued and respected.

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