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Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond on April 11 to Support Free Youth Literacy Programs
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One of the shortest marathons will be ran at Jamaica Pond on April 11 -- and it'll be for a very good cause -- supporting free youth literacy programs.
Nonprofit 826 Boston's Half Half Half Half Half Marathon is an (almost) .826-mile marathon to raise money for its free writing, after-school tutoring, and publishing programs offered to Boston K-12 students. Last year, 826 Boston worked with nearly 3,000 students, provided a total of 20,622 program hours, and published 19 books that featured 505 student authors. "As someone who visits the pond regularly, I find it’s a real treat to be able to participate in the 826 Boston Halfx5 Marathon together with neighbors and friends, all while supporting a uniquely important organization," said Jamaica Plain resident Jill Berg, an 826 Boston board member. "I love participating alongside student authors, learning about their writing projects, and having a chance to purchase their publications in the spot." The marathon is family-friendly so kids of all ages are welcome to run/walk/jog/piggyback to the finish line.