The 51st annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race saw records broken not only in times clocked on the course but also in charity fundraising. Held on August 20, the 2023 event brought in US$7,226,357.05, bringing the total overall funds raised since 2000 to US$63.7 million.
This number is thanks to 3,800 runners who committed to over 200 fundraising teams representing Massachusetts-based charitable organisations.
“It’s such an honour to be a part of an event that helps so many people in our community,” said Program Manager Andrea Norris. “Seeing not only the joy this event brings to our community but also the funding raised for locally-focused organizations is so incredible, and we couldn’t do it without all of our amazing charity runners.”
With nearly 10,000 participants, the 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race continued its tradition of bringing together athletes of all levels. Charitable giving has been a part of the race since its inception when money was raised for the Falmouth High School girl’s track team at the inaugural running in 1973.
Every year, in addition to the money raised by runners, the race makes direct donations to local non-profits, scholarships, community organizations and sports teams.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund partnered with the event again in 2023 to present the Numbers for Nonprofits Program. The charitable entities have hosted a team of runners for the majority of the program’s history and are considered legacy partners by the event.
