Greater New England Chapter

Run with the Greater New England Chapter!

The Breakthrough T1D Greater New England Chapter is excited and honored to be selected as a charity partner at several regional road races! In exchange for fundraising, Breakthrough T1D participants will receive free entry into the race of their choice and will have the opportunity to earn a variety of fundraising incentives along the way.  With races in three states and distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, there is something for everyone!  

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Maine

2025 Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay  

  • Portland, ME | October 5, 2025
  • Register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/14517/Charity/27865
  • The Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay feature out-and-back courses with rolling hills and views of the Portland skyline, the Back Cove, Casco Bay and peak fall foliage.
  • Race Distances:
    • Marathon
    • Half Marathon
    • Marathon Relay (two- or four-person teams)
  • Fundraising minimums:
    • Half Marathon: $350
    • Full Marathon: $400
    • Marathon Relay: $1,000
  • Not ready for the full marathon distance, or would you like to share the race day experience with others? Invite your friends to join you for a marathon relay and cover the distance together as a team! Teams must have at least two members and a maximum of four participants. Each team member must run one full leg, but any team member may run up to three legs (in any order). Transportation to the relay exchange points is provided.
  • The relay legs are as follows:
    • Leg 1: 6 miles
    • Leg 2: 8.8 miles
    • Leg 3: 5.7 miles
    • Leg 4: 5.7 miles
  • For more information about the event, please visit: https://mainemarathon.com/.

 

Massachusetts

2025 Cambridge Half Marathon

  • Cambridge, MA | 2025 date coming soon
  • The Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide is a fast and flat course along Memorial Drive featuring views of the Charles River, MIT, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard University Stadium and more. Breakthrough T1D has fundraising entries available for the half marathon.
  • For more information about the event, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Cambridge/CambridgeHalfMarathon.
  • If you are interested in joining us for the 2025 race, please email Andrea Herrmann at aherrmann@breakthrought1d.org and we can add you to our interest list.

 

2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

 

Rhode Island 

2025 Rhode Races Providence Marathon and Half Marathon

  • Providence, RI | Sunday May 4, 2025
  • Join us in the Creative Capital for this historic marathon and half marathon, with courses that feature historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views and working waterfronts.
  • Fundraising minimums:
    • Half Marathon: $500 
    • Marathon: $500
  • For more information about the event, please visit: https://rhoderaces.com/events/providence/. 

 

2025 Rhode Races Ocean State Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K 

  • Narragansett, RI | Sunday October 26, 2025
  • Join us for this boutique Rhode Island race that showcases classic New England beauty with scenic courses and ocean views. The post-race festival includes an authentic RI experience at iconic Narragansett Town Beach.
  • Fundraising minimums: 
    • 5K: $150 
    • Half Marathon: $350 
    • Marathon: $400
  • For more information about the event, please visit: https://rhoderaces.com/events/narragansett/. 

 

To learn more and register for any of these events, please contact Andrea Herrmann at aherrmann@breakthrought1d.org. 

 

Last updated: December 18, 2024

 

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