UPDATE: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is now ONLY accepting applications from qualified entrants, who have already secured their 2013 Boston Marathon race entry with the B.A.A.

Help reach the ultimate finish line – a world without cancer – by running the Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), a global leader in its comprehensive approach to cancer research, training and care. Its “bench to bedside” continuum provides the ultimate in state-of-the-art, compassionate patient care.

The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) is a dedicated team that includes both “guaranteed entry” runners and Boston qualifiers, united by their personal commitment to fighting cancer. DFMC directs all funds raised to the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research, a unique program at the leading edge of science.

DFMC teammates have a rewarding, memorable experience while supporting a superb, pioneering institution:

Fundraising made easy and fun
The best training program around
DFMC Patient and In Memory Partner Program™
Marathon weekend festivities
Exclusive amenities and commemorative items
Unsurpassed camaraderie and volunteer support

Please visit www.RunDFMC.org for more information.

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2013 Boston Marathon Runners Invited To ReturnThe B.A.A., organizer of the Boston Marathon, is issuing an invitation to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon to official entrants in the 2013 Boston Marathon who were unable to cross the Boylston Street finish line. More than 5000 official starters were affected on Monday, April 15 at the 117th Boston Marathon when the race was stopped at 2:50 p.m. ET.

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bostonmarathon In a '12 post-race facebook poll, #BC was voted the LOUDEST place on course. #Wellesley Coll leads '13 poll. U SAY?: http://t.co/tMZnUajwI0

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:10

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1920 - Ashland Start

The Boston Marathon began in Ashland, Massachusetts from 1897 through 1923 then moved to Hopkinton for the 1924 race. Since then, the race has started in Hopkinton every year.

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