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Rally for Research

calendar_today 04 Apr, 2026

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Rally for Research

About the Event

On Saturday, April 4th at 4 PM, the Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative is hosting a 5k for participants to run/walk in support of cancer research! The funds raised from participants’ entries and donations go directly towards the American Association for Cancer Research, Mass General Cancer Center, and Christopher’s Haven Boston. 

Schedule:

2 PM - Participants should begin checking in for their bibs. Check in is located at Jamaica Pond at the finish area near the boathouse (see course map below).

3:45 PM - Final Call for Check in, Pre-Race Acknowledgements and Address Speech

4 PM - Race Start!

4:45 PM- Awards Ceremony!

 

If interested in volunteering, please navigate to the volunteering tab for more information. You are greatly needed!

Unable to attend? We strongly encourage you click and donate to our race beneficiaries. The American Association for Cancer Research, Mass General Cancer Center, and Christopher’s Haven Boston all strive to promote translational cancer research and provide better patient experiences, right here in Boston and throughout the country.

 

The Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative strives to create innovative tech solutions to promote Global Health equity. To learn more about Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative, please visit our website https://techglobalhealth.org/ or our instagram: @harvadtghi.

Races Offered

5k Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

16:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Jamaica Plain.

thermostat Temperature
4.6° / 14.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
0.4° / 10.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 21m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
air Avg wind speed
13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:02
nightlight Sunset
19:26

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