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 p.m. at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 6 p.m. 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 826boston.org.