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.
Apr 04, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
16:00
$20.00
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