Boston Marathon 2026

The Garcia Foundation and Ojfit Foundation are happy to announce our 2nd year of collaboration for the Boston Marathon! Our runners are eager to support the cause and need your help to propel them through the 26.2 challenging miles of the 2026 Boston Marathon.

Meet Our Runners

Anne MacDonald

Anne lives in Boston’s Back Bay, just steps from the finish line of the Boston Marathon — a daily reminder of her love for movement and personal challenge. She looks forward to crossing the finish line, fulfilling a lifelong dream of completing the race.

Dan Distefano

Dan is thrilled to be putting his physical and philanthropic efforts to the test, fundraising and training for the Boston Marathon.

Paul Jackowski

Running has always been a huge part of Paul’s life, and he has completed multiple marathons over the years. He is proud to be running the Boston Marathon in support of the Garcia Foundation, whose mission is to empower underserved youth and communities through movement, education, entrepreneurship, and life skills.