Run the Boston Marathon for Tufts Medical Center

All spots on Team Tufts MC 2025 have been filled.

Dates + times

April 21, 2025

Benefits of running for Team Tufts MC

In addition to making a profound impact on our community, members of our team will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

Expert Training by Professional Running Coach, Rick Muhr
- Team of Running Coaches, including: Personalized Training and Nutritional Guidance
- Scheduled Saturday Morning Team Training Runs
Individual Personalized Fundraising Page
- Fundraising Tips, Ideas and Support
Team Tufts MC Branded Running Singlet
- Team Tufts MC Branded Swag to assist with training
Scheduled Team Social Outings (as permitted by state & local guidelines)
- Entry To Race Weekend Celebrations (as permitted by state & local guidelines)

DONOR STORY

Logan’s Story: A Cancer Diagnosis Won’t Stop Nurse + Marathon Runner

April 8, 2025

Lowell General Hospital nurse educator, Logan Buraczynski was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while training for the Boston Marathon.

DONOR STORY

Brendon’s Story: Team Tufts MC Runner + Cancer Survivor Is Unstoppable

April 4, 2025

Brendon Duffy is going the extra mile for Tufts Medical Center after speedy treatment of his testicular cancer saved his life. Brendon is running the 129th Boston Marathon as a member of Team Tufts MC in April.

DONOR STORY

Meghan’s Story: Why I’m Running the Boston Marathon With Team Tufts MC

March 20, 2025

Tufts Medical Center patient and Team Tufts MC member Meghan Lembo is running the Boston Marathon in honor of her father, who died of colon cancer.

FAQs about Team Tufts MC and the Boston Marathon

Can I mail in a check donation?

Offline donations can be mailed or delivered to the following address:

Tufts Medical Center
Development Office
Attn: Team Tufts MC
800 Washington Street, #231
Boston, MA 02111

Checks should be made payable to Tufts Medical Center. Please be sure to include the name of the runner you are supporting in the memo of the check or with a note accompanying the check. Please note: offline donations may take 7-10 business days to be reflected on the runner’s page.

How do I start the matching gift process?

Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees. Please reach out to your company’s human resources department to learn if your workplace matches gifts to hospitals and how you can request a matching gift. For more information about matching gifts, please contact us at marathon@tuftsmedicine.org.

What is Tufts Medical Center’s Tax Identification Number?

04-3400617

Can I still run for Team Tufts MC as a qualified runner?

Yes, qualified runners have a fundraising minimum requirement of $2,500. They will receive our team benefits including, professional coaching, fundraising support and branded swag. If you are a qualified runner interested in joining Team Tufts MC, please email marathon@tuftsmedicine.org.

What are the required fees associated with running the Boston Marathon?

In addition to the required fundraising commitment, all runners are responsible for paying their own Boston Athletic Association race registration fee of $375.