Theme: This yearβs theme, Destination: Fearless, is a celebration of love over fear, a reminder that we are stronger and braver than we ever thought.
Activities: The weekend includes a 5K, DONNA Dash, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultramarathon, Event Challenges, and Health & Wellness Expo.
Location: 75 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
πͺ Support for Breast Cancer
The DONNA Foundation: The race benefits The DONNA Foundation, supporting those living with breast cancer.
Fundraising: Exciting new incentives have been added for those who choose to fundraise.
Mission: The foundation provides hope, support, and financial relief to breast cancer patients.
Reach: The foundation has served over 20,000 families and secured more than $6.5M in financial services.
π Marathon Details
Unique Event: The DONNA Marathon is the only marathon in the US dedicated to breast cancer support.
Course: Participants enjoy a flat (voted βFlattestβ by OutdoorsWIRE), fast Boston-Qualifying marathon course.
Recognition: Recognized by USA Today as β10Best Readers Choice 2024β and β2024 Best in Jaxβ from Jacksonville Magazine.
World Ranking: Selected by Abbott World Marathon Majors as a qualifying race for the Age Group World Ranking program.
π Community Impact
Foundation History: Established in June of 2003 by three-time breast cancer survivor, Donna Deegan.
Financial Support: The organization has disbursed more than $3.3 million in support of research.
Programs: Operates events and programs focused on survivorship, education, and awareness.