How You Can Help

The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC), in collaboration with the Boston Athletic Association, 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. Since taking its first steps in 1990, DFMC has raised more than $115 million, resulting in improved survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients everywhere. The largest charity group in the Boston Marathon, the 2023 DFMC team aims to raise $6.5 million in pursuit of the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.

About the race course:

The historic Boston Marathon course starts in picturesque Hopkinton and travels through eight towns and cities to the grand finale in Boston's Copley Square.

Each team member receives:

• 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-race 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

For more information, please visit www.rundfmc.org.