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2024 Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon Application

HALF MARATHON DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024
MARATHON DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Thank you for your interest in running the 2024 AACR Philadelphia Marathon or the 2024 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon on behalf of the National Brain Tumor Society! We are accepting applications for both runners who will obtain a bib through NBTS and runners who have secured their own bib entry to the race. 

NBTS is evaluating applications based on applicants who have a connection and/or passion to further the NBTS mission, the ability to meet and exceed the $1,000 fundraising commitment for marathon runners and the $750 fundraising commitment for half marathon runners obtaining a bib through NBTS, and the ability to safely train for the race.

As a runner, you will receive:

  • Official race entry to the 2024 AACR Philadelphia Marathon or the 2024 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon as part of the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance Team (for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS)
  • A personal fundraising page and fundraising tools
  • Communication from NBTS staff throughout your race experience 
  • Gray Nation Endurance team swag

Application and Acceptance Process:
When you’ve completed your application, please email Endurance@braintumor.org to confirm receipt of your application. Once received, an NBTS staff member will reach out to set up a quick call. If accepted, NBTS will notify you by email.

Please check one:(Required)
Applicant Name(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Do you anticipate your mailing address will change in the next several months?(Required)
(If you move during your time with NBTS, please alert our team immediately with your new address at endurance@braintumor.org.)
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Emergency Contact Name(Required)
I heard about the National Brain Tumor Society's Gray Nation Endurance team from:(Required)

Application Type(Required)

MY “WHY”:(Required)
Please share your connection to brain tumors.

Are you running in:(Required)

In connection with the individual you’re running on behalf of, please share their brain tumor type. If you’d prefer not to say or if it’s not known, please leave blank.

My personal fundraising goal for the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance team is: (While the fundraising commitment is $1,000 for marathon runners and $750 for half marathon runners, why not aim higher? NBTS doesn’t hold you accountable for any goal amount over the fundraising commitment. Also, you can earn more team swag as you continue to fundraise.)
My company plans to support my fundraising efforts:(Required)

RUNNING EXPERIENCE:(Required)
NBTS accepts runners of all ability levels. The below is for NBTS to better understand how to support your training needs.

My current running level:

For the social media you actively use, please indicate the below for your personal accounts.

Facebook name:
Instagram username:
Twitter/X handle:
LinkedIn name:
Other (please specify):
I have a blog:
I have a blog:
If Yes, the web address is:

Race Shirt Size:(Required)

Do you know someone who would like to also run with the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance program in this race or another race? If so, please enter their name and email below:

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