LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Boston's Half is Sunday, November 10th.

Welcome to the 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund! We can't wait to race 13.1 miles together along Boston's Emerald Necklace Park system on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Participants who've finished the Boston 5K and Boston 10K gain exclusive access to the B.A.A. Distance Medley tent presented by New England Honda Dealers.

Support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund

It’s not too late to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, our presenting sponsor and exclusive charity partner for the Boston Half, in their mission to defy cancer.  

When you support Dana-Farber’s team, you help make exceptional patient care possible. Thanks to a generous community of donors, Dana-Farber has launched the Centers for Early Detection and Interception, a first-of-its-kind clinic to increase early detection of precancerous conditions and improve access to screening for historically marginalized communities. With your help, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund will continue to treat, prevent, and defy cancer for patients in Boston and beyond.  

2024 Boston Half

Presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund

Men's and Women's Professional Fields Announced

Returning to Boston are 2024 Paralympic medalists Susannah Scaroni and Daniel Romanchuk, U.S. Olympian Leonard Korir, reigning Boston 10K™ winner Melknat Wudu, and a collection of the world’s fastest athletes across open, wheelchair, and Para Athletics divisions.

The Boston Athletic Association is dedicated to enhancing the participant experience over race weekend for lactating runners and individuals who require the use of medical devices at the Boston Half. 

At the Start and Finish Area in Franklin Park, there is a designated Lactation Tent and a Medical Device Trailer for runners to use pre and post-race.

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Smile! 

MarathonFoto will be there to photograph your accomplishments on race day. Be sure to have your bib visible and keep an eye out for our photographers in the bright colored vests along the course!  

JetBlue: Fly to the Finish

Poland Spring

The crisp, refreshing taste of Poland Spring® Maine Natural Spring Water makes race-training hydration a pleasure. Another bonus? Free stuff.

Join the Rewards Drop to earn points with every product purchase. Trade your points for perks like pre- and post-workout swag. The Rewards Drop Loyalty Program is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. (including D.C.), 18 years old or older. Go to www.rewardsdrop.com for Terms and Conditions and for complete details.

The 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund starts and ends in Franklin Park. The park, one of the oldest in America, is located in Boston’s Jamaica Plain and Dorchester neighborhoods. With a start on Pierpont Road, the course proceeds out of Franklin Park, along New Washington Street and Forest Hills Drive, and past both the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond as The Arborway becomes The Jamaicaway. The course then passes Willow Pond and Olmsted Park, before the turn around point on The Riverway 4.75 miles into the race. On the return, athletes hug the western side of the Emerald Necklace, with Leverett Pond, and Jamaica Pond now on the left. After a pair of out-and-back sections, athletes re-enter Franklin Park and finish on Pierpont Road.

New England Honda Dealers

Heading to the 2024 Boston Half next weekend? Swing by the New England Honda tent to grab some exclusive giveaways and celebrate race day!

What are some of your favorite local cafés, restaurants, shops, and stops you'd recommend your fellow runners stop by after they complete their 2024 Boston Half? We want to know!

Show some love to your favorite spots and share your recommendations in Dorchester, Roxbury, Brookline, and all of Greater Boston! We'd love to help get the word out.

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