Maine Marathon
Marr Fund teammate Annie running the Maine Half Marathon.
Key Info
Register for the Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund Team
Registration is now open for the 2025 Maine Marathon on Sunday, October 5. Join the Marr Fund Team in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, or participate virtually. You can run solo, join a relay team, or start your own team to support the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
The out-and-back event course features rolling hills, gorgeous views of the Portland skyline, and glimpses of peak fall foliage. All fitness levels are welcome. Together, we can change the devastating trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease for generations to come.
Please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or visit our FAQs for more information.
Race Details
Race as an individual, join a relay team, or start your own team! Whether you participate in person or virtually, you’ll receive a race-day shirt and the chance to earn fundraising prizes. Funds raised will benefit the work of the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund. Your participation will make a profound difference in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
In-Person Race (Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay):
- Fundraising minimum: $150 by Friday, October 3
- Registration fees: $5 Marr Fund TeamRaiser and Maine Marathon fees (both separate from fundraising)
- Full marathon, half marathon, and relay options are available on Sunday, October 5
Virtual Race
- Fundraising minimum: $100 by Friday, October 3
- Registration fee: $5 Marr Fund Team registration fee (separate from fundraising)
- Join us from anywhere in the world and complete your race from October 3 to 5
We began running the marathon in 2015. Now, it has become an annual event that we look forward to, as it is so much fun and brings together so many.”
What we support
John Marr and his children launched the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund to fuel innovative research collaborations to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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Named for John and his beloved wife, Josephine, the fund is inspired by Josephine’s courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Marr family—together with our world-renowned researchers—are focused on finding a way to stop Alzheimer’s disease altogether.
Since 2015, the Marr Fund Team has raised more than $2.85 million through the Maine Marathon event, providing vital funds in support of our fight to prevent Alzheimer’s.
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Frequenty Asked Questions
These are only some of the questions we hear from prospective runners. Read all of our FAQs here.
How do I register for the Marr Team?
Step 1: Determine your participation level.
- You have the option to race in the marathon or half marathon as an individual, start your own relay team as a team captain, or join a relay team as a teammate. Decide which distance is best for you–there are no wrong answers!
- Once you’ve determined your participation level, you’re ready to register.
Step 2: Register with the Maine Marathon to secure your bib.
- Please ensure you use the correct link below based on your participation level. Registering through the wrong link may cause you to be charged incorrectly. All participants must register with the Maine Marathon event to secure a bib for race day.
- Marathon and Half Marathon Participants: Register here
- Relay Participants:
- Team Captains: Register here
- Teammates: Register here
Step 3: Register with the Brigham and create your fundraising page.
- All participants must register on TeamRaiser to officially join the Marr Fund Team and start fundraising. Complete this step no later than September 5 to confirm your shirt size for the race.
- Register here
Have questions while you’re registering? Please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu for assistance.
How long are the races?
You have four options to participate in the Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund Team:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- Half-Marathon: 13.1 miles
- Relay event (groups of 2-4 individuals): 26.2 miles total
- Leg 1: 6.1 miles
- Leg 2: 8.8 miles
- Leg 3: 5.7 miles
- Leg 4: 5.6 miles
- Virtually: Any activity or distance you choose
All fitness levels, both runners and walkers, are welcome to participate!
What is the fundraising commitment?
By joining the Marr Fund Team, fundraising is required per individual. If you don’t complete your fundraising commitment by October 3, 2025, at 6am EST, the credit card on file will be charged the remaining balance. Fundraising commitments are as follows:
- In-person: $150
- Virtual: $100
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our platinum sponsors for supporting the Marr Fund Team, which raises vital funds for the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Get involved with your company and support our runners!
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What We Support
The Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund fuels innovative research collaborations to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.