American Liver Foundation:

Join the 2010 RFR Marathon Team

Run for Research® (RFR) is a running team that wins every time. Coordinated by the New England Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, the team promotes awareness of liver disease and raises money to fund critical liver research. By collecting contributions from friends, family, colleagues and others, RFR runners earn the privilege to compete in the world's most prestigious running event, the Boston Marathon®.

The 2010 Run for Research team is now open for Applications.

Please click here to submit an application.

We will continue to accept applications for qualified runners or runners who have obtained an official marathon entry from another source. Visit our Qualified Runners Page for more information.

2010 Program Timetable

The 114th Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, April 19, 2010.

After you submit your online application, you will be notified of the status of your application within two weeks. If we cannot accept you to the team immediately you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available.

The official 18-week training program, including team meetings, group runs and other events, begins in late fall and continues through race day. Informal group runs and team events take place year round.

Team Requirements

Please read the 2010 Run for Research terms and conditions before submitting your application. Terms and Conditions

Benefits of participating

Participating in RFR is hard work—and serious fun. The American Liver Foundation strives to provide complete support for all team members, both in fundraising and training. As a member of the team you will receive:

Professional fundraising advice including tips, resources, supplies and educational materials on the American Liver Foundation and liver disease
Comprehensive training programs for runners of all levels, designed by our world class coaching staff
The opportunity to participate in our Patient Match Program and run in honor of a liver disease patient or patient family
Group and individual advice from our team nutritionist and team physician
Access to a top-rated physical therapist in case of injury
Weekly group runs and special on-course long runs
Informative team meetings and fun social events
Cool team clothing, including a T-shirt, race day singlet and team cap
Rewards for achieving fundraising milestones above your minimum
Comfortable priority bus service to Hopkinton and a convenient post-race reception/reunion area on race day
Unlimited team spirit, and the satisfaction of helping countless individuals whose lives are affected by liver disease

Supporting the American Liver Foundation

The American Liver Foundation is the nation’s leading non-profit organization for promoting liver health and disease prevention. We provide research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis. All contributions made payable to the American Liver Foundation, are non-refundable and are tax-deductible in the calendar year they are given.

Thank you again for your interest in our team. With your commitment we are confident we can make a positive impact on the lives of those with liver disease. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call our office at 617.527.5600 or 800.298.6766 or e-mail Laura Dempsey at jfluder@liverfoundation.org.