Register for the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber

Registration is open for the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 2026 event will aim to raise $10 million in support of Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer by leading the way in groundbreaking research and lifesaving patient care.

The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options:

5K walk: Starting at Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus

10K walk: Starting in Newton

Half Marathon walk: Starting in Wellesley

Marathon walk: Starting in Hopkinton

Along the route, participants will be motivated by Hero posters, photos and quotes from Dana-Farber patients, who are considered the heart and inspiration for the event. Walkers will also enjoy refreshments and cheer squads throughout the course.

The event will conclude at the Boston Common Finish Line, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more. Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location.

To register for the Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber or to support a walker, visit JimmyFund.org/Walk or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk Day.