Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide Raises Over $400,000 for 50 Local Charities

CambridgeSide has announced the proceeds from the Cambridge Half Marathon in November 2024. Over $400,000 in donations have been distributed to 50+ Cambridge charities and non-profit organizations. Since 2016, a total of $1,100,000 in donations has been raised from the annual half marathon. Registration is now open for the 2025 Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide which will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
“We are thrilled to announce that our recent sold-out half marathon of 10,000 runners has resulted in the highest donation amount in the history of the Cambridge Half Marathon. The Cambridge Half Marathon is a wonderful annual event that offers runners a beautiful race route and experience at CambridgeSide and throughout the city, and makes a significant positive impact in the community,” says Melissa LaVita, Regional Marketing Director for CambridgeSide. 
The Cambridge Half Marathon starts and finishes at CambridgeSide. The scenic course runs alongside the Charles River on Memorial Drive and features views of MIT, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard University, and more. Cambridge Half Marathon race proceeds benefit Cambridge Camping, City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund and many other local charities.  
Registration for the Cambridge Half Marathon, a USATF certified course, is currently $90 per person (price increases April 27, 2025) includes a quarter zip pullover with proceeds benefiting local charities. To register, visit CambridgeSide.com. 
 
CambridgeSide 
The reimagined CambridgeSide is a place to shop, dine, work, indulge and relax in Cambridge, MA, just steps from downtown Boston. CambridgeSide features one great waterfront location with shops, restaurants and planned future office, lab, residential and additional retail, restaurants, and green spaces. CambridgeSide features Apple, Sephora, Mango, lululemon, Victoria’s Secret, T.J.Maxx, The Cheesecake Factory, and more. Zara will also be joining the center. CanalSide Food + Drink  is a new global food and drink experience with 13 eateries, waterfront bar and weekly events. CambridgeSide is located near top tourism attractions including the Museum of Science and Charles Riverboat. CambridgeSide is handicapped and MBTA accessible (Green Line T to Lechmere Station or Red Line T to Kendall Square to the free CambridgeSide Shuttle Bus), and offers attached, covered parking. For directions and information, call 617-621-8666 or visit CambridgeSide.com. CambridgeSide is a New England Development shopping destination.