Join the Marr Fund Team in the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay

Experience peak fall foliage, rolling hills, scenic views of the Portland skyline, and more on this beautiful out-and-back course on Sunday, October 5. Since 2015, our teammates have raised more than $2.85 million to support the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund.

You can run solo, join a relay team, or start your own team. All fitness levels are welcome. Please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or fill out the form below to join our team and help change the devastating trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease for generations to come.

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

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.

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.