UMass Boston

Camp Shriver is thrilled to offer runners new opportunities to run for Team Camp Shriver at international marathons such as the Dublin and Athens Marathon, as well as premier destination races such as the Disney Race Series and the Napa Valley Marathon.

Members of Team Camp Shriver will raise funds to help low-income children with and without disabilities participate in an inclusive summer sports program. Together, we will ensure that all children, with and without disabilities, have an opportunity to learn, grow and have fun as equals. Runners will receive access to:

• a comprehensive marathon training program with the support of professional running coach Rick Muhr;
• team support from Camp Shriver including bi-weekly emails and at least 3 team meetings on zoom;
• additional runner support from our partners at RealBuzz or RunFlutie;
• occasional group training runs in Boston, including coaching support and water stops,
• fundraising support, including one-on-one phone calls / meetings with a development professional,
• Runners Day at Camp Shriver in July;
• personalized thank you notes to all donors,
• Team Camp Shriver running gear, and
• additional team meetings and events to be announced!

Apply Here!

for any of the following races:

Through our partners at realbuzz, we are now accepting application for:

Applications will open in March for:

• • Dublin Marathon [October 2025]
  • Athens Marathon [November 2025]
  • Valencia Marathon [December 2025]

Through our partners at Run Flutie, apply to run:

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

January 8-12, 2025 | Orlando, FL

• • 5K ($500 Fundraising Commitment)
  • 10K ($650 Fundraising Commitment)
  • Half Marathon ($1000 Fundraising Commitment)
  • Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (Half Marathon & Marathon on back to back days; $1,800 Fundraising Commitment)

Apply here today!

If you have any questions about the process, or already have a bib for another race that you would like to run for Camp Shriver, please contact: Barbara Gildea, Director of Development, by email or at 617.287.7247.