Thank you again for participating in the Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund Team! We are SO excited to share the photo album and relive the fun with all of you. A special shoutout to our virtual teammates in New York and California!
Save the date for next year – Sunday, October 4!
New York
California
THANK YOU to our amazing Marr Fund teammates who participated in the Maine Marathon to support the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are so grateful to you, your family, friends and networks for your commitment and determination to help advance Alzheimer’s research and find a cure for future generations. A photo gallery will be shared soon, and we’ll be in touch next week with individuals who qualified for fundraising prizes.
We hope you will run with us again next year!
Maine Marathon race weekend is finally here, and the Marr Fund Team is well on their way to reaching our $300,000 fundraising goal! We are so grateful for this incredible team and are so inspired by everyone’s commitment and determination to help advance Alzheimer’s research and find a cure for future generations. Good luck to all 115 teammates who will be lacing up their shoes to run the relay, half marathon, full marathon, and virtually!
Please read this email in its entirety as it includes important details. If you need anything this weekend, please call or text Caroline Rees (617 763 4657).
Race Weekend Logistics: Please visit the Maine Marathon website for up-to-date race information.
Packet Pickup and Expo: Click here for more information
*We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members.
Marr Fund Team Gear: All gear was mailed. If you didn’t receive your shirt or need to swap sizes, a limited number of shirts will be available on race day at the start of the race and at Skillins Greenhouse. If you created your TeamRaiser fundraising page this week a shirt was NOT mailed to you but can be picked up race morning.
Race Day
Postrace Party
Race Day Transportation
The Marr Fund Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces road congestion near the race route, avoids road closures, and the need to find parking—and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will be at the Back Cove parking lot, across from Hannaford Shopping Center on Preble Street, starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Sullivan Tire at 251 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, the Maine Marathon expects to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that the Maine Marathon doesn’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the racecourse, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the Maine Marathons ‘green’ theme. Please, do not park anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery), parking is available at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Walgreen’s and Shaw’s. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available only on one side of Princess Point Road or Route 88. The other side of each street is for pedestrian use only. Parking is no longer available in the Cunningham Security parking lot, which will serve only as the shuttle drop-off and pick-up location.
Participants have special permission from Sullivan Tire to use their parking lot. Please make sure clothing, cups, bottles, etc. are not left behind, and do not park in either lot overnight before the race, or your vehicle might be towed.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this road closing with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey Sr. (207 252 7585), who will make sure no one is left stranded!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Fundraising Deadline: Today (October 3, 2025 at 6am). Your credit card will only be charged if you have not met the fundraising commitment minimum of $100 (virtual runner) or $150 (in-person runner). Please continue to alert our team of any cash, checks, or matching gifts.
Fundraising Tip: Your friends, family, and colleagues can help shape Alzheimer’s prevention efforts when they support your run. Ask your network for their support and spread the word about the Marr Fund! To increase your fundraising success:
All teammates who raise $300+ will also receive one ticket for the chance drawing for great prizes including a $500 gift card to Springer’s Jewelers, a YETI cooler, a Garmin watch, a Solo Stove, and more!
Race Weekend Logistics: Please visit the Maine Marathon website for up-to-date race information.
Packet Pickup and Expo: Click here for more information
*We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members.
Marr Fund Team Gear: All gear was mailed. If you didn’t receive your shirt or need to swap sizes, a limited number of shirts will be available on race day at the start of the race and at Skillins Greenhouse. If you haven’t created your TeamRaiser fundraising page yet a shirt was NOT mailed to you but can be picked up race morning.
Race Day
Postrace Party
Race Day Transportation
The Marr Fund Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces road congestion near the race route, avoids road closures, and the need to find parking—and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will be at the Back Cove parking lot, across from Hannaford Shopping Center on Preble Street, starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Sullivan Tire at 251 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, the Maine Marathon expects to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that the Maine Marathon doesn’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the racecourse, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the Maine Marathons ‘green’ theme. Please, do not park anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery), parking is available at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Walgreen’s and Shaw’s. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available only on one side of Princess Point Road or Route 88. The other side of each street is for pedestrian use only. Parking is no longer available in the Cunningham Security parking lot, which will serve only as the shuttle drop-off and pick-up location.
Participants have special permission from Sullivan Tire to use their parking lot. Please make sure clothing, cups, bottles, etc. are not left behind, and do not park in either lot overnight before the race, or your vehicle might be towed.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this road closing with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey Sr. (207 252 7585), who will make sure no one is left stranded!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Fundraising Deadline: Please note that each in-person participant is required to meet the $150 fundraising minimum, and each virtual participant is required to meet the $100 fundraising commitment minimum, by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Your credit card will only be charged if you do not meet the fundraising commitment minimum of $100 or $150 by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Please alert our team of any cash, checks, or matching gifts in advance of this deadline. The fundraising requirement is separate from all Maine Marathon registration fees.
Fundraising Tip: Your friends, family, and colleagues can help shape Alzheimer’s prevention efforts when they support your run. Ask your network for their support and spread the word about the Marr Fund! To increase your fundraising success:
Upcoming Fundraising Events: Check out the flyers below for all the details – we hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent World Alzheimer’s Day fundraising challenge! Together, we raised $3,000 which brings our total fundraising to $182,000 as we head into race weekend. Speaking of race weekend, TOMORROW you will receive an email outlining all LOGISITICS.
Fundraising Deadline Reminder: Please note that each in-person participant is required to meet the $150 fundraising minimum, and each virtual participant is required to meet the $100 fundraising commitment minimum, by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Your credit card will only be charged if you do not meet the fundraising commitment minimum of $100 or $150 by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Please alert our team of any cash, checks, or matching gifts in advance of this deadline. The fundraising requirement is separate from all Maine Marathon registration fees.
Fundraising Tip: Looking for a fun way to cross your fundraising finish line? Have people donate to add a song to your race-day playlist! For an amount that you set ($5/$10/$15/$20), supporters can add any song they choose to your playlist. We have heard that runners get everything from children’s music (Does Baby Shark ring a bell?) to old school, and even, completely random songs added to their playlists! What’s best is that it keeps you guessing and laughing during all your miles!
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives below. Anyone who raises $300 or more will also receive a chance drawing ticket for some additional Marr Fund prizes!
Race weekend is almost here! Get ready to kick things off with two exciting fundraising nights in support of the Marr Fund! Check out the flyers below for all the details and be sure to mark your calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
World Alzheimer’s Day is TODAY and we are hosting a one-day fundraising challenge.
There are THREE ways to win some Marr Fund team swag:
• Be the individual who raises the most money
• Be the individual who receives the most donations
• Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
• Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc., using the fundraising letter.
• Share the Marr Fund’s IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT with our informational PDF.
• Ask EVERYONE and make sure to follow up! Remember: No response does not mean no!
• Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts! Scroll down to find!
• Check out these fundraising tips and tricks.
• THANK your supporters.
The winners will be announced next week!
World Alzheimer’s Day is this Sunday, September 21 and we are hosting a one-day fundraising challenge.
There are THREE ways to win some Marr Fund team swag:
• Be the individual who raises the most money
• Be the individual who receives the most donations
• Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
• Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc., using the fundraising letter.
• Share the Marr Fund’s IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT with our informational PDF.
• Ask EVERYONE and make sure to follow up! Remember: No response does not mean no!
• Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts! Scroll down to find!
• Check out these fundraising tips and tricks.
• THANK your supporters.
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives below. Anyone who raises $300 or more will also receive a chance drawing ticket for some additional Marr Fund prizes!
Click HERE by September 22. We look forward to seeing you!
