Rally for Research
From Harvard TGHI
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
- Price $23.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Rally for Research, a vibrant 5K event hosted by the Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in Jamaica Plain, Suffolk. This exciting race kicks off at 4 PM and aims to support vital cancer research by raising funds for esteemed organizations including the American Association for Cancer Research, Mass General Cancer Center, and Christophers Haven Boston.
Participants can check in starting at 2 PM at Jamaica Pond, near the boathouse, where the race will begin and end. Don’t miss the pre-race acknowledgements at 3:45 PM, leading up to the energetic race start at 4 PM! After the race, join us for an Awards Ceremony at 4:45 PM. Whether you choose to run, walk, volunteer, or donate, your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer. Together, we can promote innovative solutions for global health equity and enhance patient experiences. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting event!
Participants can check in starting at 2 PM at Jamaica Pond, near the boathouse, where the race will begin and end. Don’t miss the pre-race acknowledgements at 3:45 PM, leading up to the energetic race start at 4 PM! After the race, join us for an Awards Ceremony at 4:45 PM. Whether you choose to run, walk, volunteer, or donate, your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer. Together, we can promote innovative solutions for global health equity and enhance patient experiences. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
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 Christophers Haven Boston.
SCHEDULE:
2 PM - Participants should begin checking in for their bibs. Check in is located at Jamaican Pond by the start/finish area near the boathouse.
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 Christophers 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.
SCHEDULE:
2 PM - Participants should begin checking in for their bibs. Check in is located at Jamaican Pond by the start/finish area near the boathouse.
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 Christophers 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
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5k Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 4th April 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$23.00
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