826 Boston Half Half Half Half Half Marathon

Boston’s greatest, shortest race is back. Join 826 Boston for their Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Check in starts at 5:30 PM at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 6:00 PM start.

The Half Half Half Half Half Marathon is a fun, fast, family-friendly 0.826-mile race where you can run, jog, walk, dance, prance, or wheel your way around part of Jamaica Pond—and then call yourself a marathon runner! And family and friends can donate to your race to help 826 Boston hit the $25,000 goal.

All funds go to 826 Boston’s programming, offered free to Boston students and families.

This family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and pet-friendly event will feature games, a food truck, a photo booth, and fun for all ages.

Standard registration for the race is $25, or you can upgrade to “Tote-ally Premium Registration” for $40, which includes an exclusive 826 Boston tote bag and a student-authored book. Students 18 and under can register for free.

Register at https://give.826boston.org/event/half-half-half-half-half-marathon/e753739