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The Boston Athletic Association's Boston Half, proudly presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, is a 13.1-mile race through Boston's Emerald Necklace.

About

Run the Boston Half with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as an individual, with a team, or as an own-entry runner and help Dana-Farber defy cancer 13.1 miles at a time.

Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the B.A.A.’s Boston Half since 2003 as the race’s presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team. Through this relationship, Dana-Farber runners have collectively raised more than $10 million to support groundbreaking cancer research and compassionate patient care.

Details & Requirements

Runners Receive

  • Guaranteed race entry for charity runners
  • Special recognition and rewards for top fundraisers
  • Fundraising tips and tools, a fundraising web page, and access to the B.A.A.’s online tools
  • All runners: a Dana-Farber race singlet and baseball cap. In-person runners: an official B.A.A. finisher medal and shirt.
  • Training program by 1976 Boston Marathon® winner, Jack Fultz

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