Run in any race, of any distance, in any city around the globe

The Running the Race Against Cancer® program allows you to raise funds for research and cancer care at Dana-Farber through your participation in any race you choose—from a local 5K road race, to a marathon, or even a triathlon.

Here's how:

1. SECURE YOU RACE ENTRY
   Decide which race distance is the right challenge for you and register for the event of your choice through the organization's official application process.
   
   Races and events — See all the races our participants are running!

2. DETERMINE A FUNDRAISING GOAL
   There is no fundraising minimum required, so you can set your own goal. Earn a Dana-Farber singlet (racing jersey) by raising $500 or more!

3. REGISTER
   Fill out the Running the Race Against Cancer online registration form. Follow the prompts to create a personal webpage to start fundraising and training for your event!

Registration types:

Join as an Individual if you are running a race on your own.

Start a Fundraising Group and run with friends. Just register as a Group Captain and follow the prompts to set up your team.

Join a Fundraising Group to run and fundraise with friends. When you register online, choose the "join a group" option, then select the group name that your Group Captain has set up.

All Running participants receive:

• A personalized web page to share your reasons for running in support of Dana-Farber
• Powerful online fundraising tools to help you spread the word to friends, family members, and others you want to support your race
• A "Fundraising Campaign" guide to help you put together your fundraising plan
• Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund organization facts and figures to share with your donors
• Virtual support from the dedicated staff in the Marathon and Running Programs office
• A Dana-Farber commemorative team racing singlet*
  *Singlets are earned by raising $500 or more.

Need a race entry? Learn more about joining an official Dana-Farber team.

For more information:
Contact: Dana-Farber Marathon and Running Programs
Phone: 617-632-1970 or toll-free: 800-551-7036
E-mail:  dfrunners@dfci.harvard.edu