Qualified Runners

"I am a qualified runner because of the RFR. I do for others as well as for myself. We have fine coaching, a training program for all levels, and well supported training runs. Team meetings and the camaraderie give us a chance to learn and share ideas. The logistics on race day are special—show up and be taken to the starting line. Being a part of the RFR team makes the Boston experience that much more satisfying.”

—Mike Amster, RFR teammate 2000-2007

Join the team...and make a difference

Experience Boston's greatest thrills: conquering the course and knowing your efforts will help others live healthier lives. As a qualified runner, you've earned the right to participate in the world's most famous and most exciting running event. Now as you prepare for Boston, you have the opportunity to make it an even more rewarding experience—by joining the American Liver Foundation's Run for Research® team.

As a member of Run for Research®, you'll be part of an energized and exciting team. You'll enjoy the support of more than 200 teammates, organized group runs, social events and other great benefits. And on Marathon Monday, you'll be treated like an elite athlete, with our team breakfast, luxury busses (with bathrooms!) right to the starting line, and post-race showers, refreshments and massages at our finish-line accomodations.

Qualified runners will also enjoy our access to world-class physical therapy and pace and speed workouts on an indoor track throughout the winter.

And more importantly, your participation will provide hope for the millions of people who are affected by liver disease. To be a part of our team, we ask that you help raise funds for liver research through contributions by friends, family and others. This small committment on your part will help to fund the next breakthrough in the treatment and cure of hepatitis and other diseases that affect the liver.

Earn all the benefits of team membership with the easy fundraising minimum of $350, and lots of support to help you raise it. Small donations quickly add up. Raise $350, $500, $1000... whatever you can, knowing your hard work will pay off for those suffering from liver disease.

When you join Run for Research®, you may enjoy the following perks:

Please read the 2008 Run for Research® terms and conditions before applying to the team.

Applications for the 2008 Run for Research® team are now available.

For more information, please call 617.527.5600 or e-mail ldempsey@liverfoundation-ne.org.