The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge iconDana-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.

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Four Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners with their medals after the race
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Boston Marathon route icon
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Boston Marathon route icon

26.2 MILES

Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Boston Marathon route icon
A Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runner high-fives a supporter

Runners 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

Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners with their medals and holding a DFMC sign after the race
Scientific advancements made by the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research

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.