The DONNA Foundation opened registration for its 20th Running of DONNA Marathon Weekend. This milestone celebration will bring thousands of participants to the city from Feb. 5-7, 2027, to support those living with breast cancer and generate critical funding for the foundation’s mission.
The DONNA Marathon Weekend is the organization’s premier annual event and a cornerstone of The DONNA Foundation’s Survivorship, Education and Awareness Program. Over the past two decades, more than 300,000 athletes have crossed DONNA finish lines, helping the foundation serve more than 22,000 families. The foundation has secured over $7 million in financial services and debt relief and invested over $3.3 million in groundbreaking breast cancer research.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, a three-time breast cancer survivor and the founder of the race series, launched the event in 2008 to help families overcome financial barriers to care. The 2027 theme, “Love in Motion,” celebrates choosing hope over fear and recognizes the contributions of survivors, families, volunteers and runners. The anniversary theme draws inspiration from Deegan’s memoir, “Through Rose Colored Glasses.”…