Boston Marathon

The 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will take place on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 20, 2026.

The marathon begins in Hopkinton, MA and travels through seven other towns (Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Brookline) before finishing on the iconic Boylston Street in Boston’s Copley Square.

Visit the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) website for official event details.

Email photos to [email protected] and we will add them to our team album for this race!

The MMRF will host a team shake out walk/run on and pre-race runner reception on Sunday, April 19, and a cheer zone on the course for spectators on Monday, April 20. Please contact your team manager for more details and RSVP.

We recommend you stay up to date on our events by visiting and signing up on this page. You’ll be the first to know when applications open. For events with open registration, participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. For events with applications, we will review applications on a rolling basis.

The MMRF receives an overwhelming number of applicants for this marathon each year, so we thank you in advance for your patience as we carefully review each application! Runners selected for the team will hear back via the email and/or phone number submitted with their application. Please make sure you have [email protected] added to your contacts. Those not selected to the team will automatically be added to the waitlist should a spot become available.

The MMRF receives 15 invitational entries for this event.

In the unlikely event that your fundraising minimum is not met before the fundraising deadline, we ask that all participants provide credit card information to cover any difference. Credit cards will be charged approximately 30 days after your event. But don’t worry — the MMRF Team for Cures team will be in touch every step of the way to help you reach your fundraising goal!

There is no registration fee to claim your GivenGain registration page with MMRF Team for Cures. Each runner is responsible for paying the registration fee set by the Boston Athletic Association, which is not counted in your overall fundraising commitment, Registration fees are nonrefundable.

• Guaranteed race entry
• Choice of custom MMRF Team for Cures jersey or singlet
• Personalized fundraising page, plus emails, texts, and calls with training and fundraising tips
• Supporter t-shirts and cheer zone supplies for your cheer squad
• Invitation for your support crew to join MMRF during race weekend at our shakeout run, pre=race reception, and race day cheer zone on the course
• A 16-week training plan and ongoing support from Coach Salim Martin of Onyx Multisport
• Special incentives for top fundraisers and fundraisers who go above and beyond commitment level!

Sometimes, getting to the starting line is the hardest part of a marathon. Please contact your team manager to discuss potential options, as this varies by event and is usually up to policies set by the organizers, not the MMRF.

You’re required to raise $12,000 by May 15, 2026 But don’t worry — our team will be with you every step of the way with fundraising tips and tools.

A great first step is to personalize your fundraising page and share your story! Every MMRF Team for Cures participant gets a personal fundraising page — customize it with your “why” and let others know what drives you to make a difference. Then, share your page with friends and family and invite them to support the mission of the MMRF.

Plus, as part of your registration, you’ll receive helpful fundraising tips and tools to guide you every step of the way.

The MMRF is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of US law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Yes! We have some great rewards for reaching important fundraising milestones. View our 2025 incentives here.

All checks should be made out to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and mailed to: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation P.O. Box 414238 Boston, MA 02241-4238

Please make sure that the fundraiser name and event (Ex: John Doe - 2026 NYC Marathon) is specified when submitting offline donations such as checks.

Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees, retirees, and even spouses of employees. Matching gifts are a quick and easy way to double the impact of your gift and further your support of the MMRF. See if your employer matches gifts.

Please make sure that the fundraiser name and event (Ex: John Doe - 2026 NYC Marathon) is specified when submitting for matching gifts.

Please forward matching gift confirmation emails to [email protected] and your Team Manager will add your confirmed match to the corresponding fundraising page. 

Please note that while we are able to add matches as soon as they are confirmed, matching gifts can take several weeks to months to arrive and be processed by MMRF.

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Yes! Donations made through DAFs can be made out to “Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation” and mailed to: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation P.O. Box 414238 Boston, MA 02241-4238.

Please make sure that the fundraiser name and event (Ex: John Doe - 2026 NYC Marathon) is specified so that it can be credited properly. If you are able, please include a note with the donor name and address as well.

The MMRF is the largest nonprofit in the world solely focused on accelerating a cure for multiple myeloma patients. Since our founding, the MMRF has raised over $600 million for research, opened nearly 100 clinical trials, and helped bring 15+ FDA-approved therapies to market, which have tripled the life expectancy of myeloma patients. Learn more about the MMRF and our mission here.

The MMRF was founded in 1998 by twin sisters Kathy Giusti and Karen Andrews, after Kathy’s diagnosis with multiple myeloma. 

For 25 years, the MMRF has transformed myeloma research and the entire cancer ecosystem by pursuing big, bold initiatives to move the field forward — and we couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible fundraisers like you. Funds raised through MMRF Team for Cures events go towards MMRF’s mission of accelerating a cure for each and every multiple myeloma patient, including the funding of groundbreaking research, precision medicine & data sharing, and patient support & resources. With your support, we are blazing new trails in pursuit of a cure. 

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow — the soft, spongy tissue at the center of your bones. In healthy bone marrow, normal plasma cells make antibodies to protect your body from infection. In recent years, researchers have developed a better understanding of how myeloma develops, but the exact cause has not yet been identified. Like all cancers, myeloma is heterogeneous (that is, it takes many forms), meaning that each case is unique. Myeloma is caused by certain genetic mutations, and these mutations are different from person to person. Visit the MMRF website to learn more about myeloma, causes and risk factors, symptoms, and more.  

Contact the MMRF Patient Navigation Center, where patients can get support through every step of their myeloma journey. Give us a call Monday–Friday, 9 AM–7 PM ET: 1-888-841-6673 or fill out this form. Our Patient Navigation Center can provide information and resources, perspective on treatments, and support — as we know that a myeloma diagnosis is overwhelming.