The 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund took place on November 12, 2023, starting and finishing within Boston’s Franklin Park. Personal bests and fast times, alongside extensive fundraising, were achieved on a chilly race day.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the B.A.A. Half Marathon since 2003 as the race’s presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team. Through this relationship, Dana-Farber runners have collectively raised more than US$8.6 million to support cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and enabled Dana-Farber scientists and clinicians to positively impact the lives of cancer patients around the world.
A team of 600+ athletes were part of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund’s team for this year’s event, and raised over US$700,000 in the fight against cancer. Those interested in supporting Dana-Farber’s team can make a donation online.
B.A.A. Half Marathon fast facts
- 6,311 athletes started the event, coming from 46 US states (plus Washington, DC) and 97 countries.
- Also on course from start to finish were 38 MarathonFoto photographers. MarathonFoto and the B.A.A. are celebrating 40 years of partnership in 2023, and photos from the event can be found at marathonfoto.com.
- 2,072 athletes were on track to complete the 2023 B.A.A. Distance Medley, a three-race series which includes April’s B.A.A. 5K, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s B.A.A. Half Marathon. The B.A.A. Distance Medley series provides athletes a year-long way to experience training and racing at three different distances, with the aim of improving fitness throughout the calendar year.
- A prize purse of US$96,200 was available for professional athletes in the open, wheelchair, masters, and Para Athletics Divisions.
www.baa.org/races/baa-half-marathon
www.dana-farber.org
