Run a Marathon for Lupus Research!

Team Life Without Lupus® has been running marathons and fundraising for critical lupus research for more than 15 years. The Team has expanded its impact to races around the world – and you can be a part of the team!

As a Team Life Without Lupus® member, you will receive:

  • Premium team gear
  • A personalized fundraising page and tips to help you hit your goal
  • Exclusive access to a special pre- or post- race-day celebration for you and two guests
  • The satisfaction of running for a worthy cause – helping find new treatments and a cure for this debilitating autoimmune disease affecting millions. One hundred percent of every dollar you raise goes to support lupus research programs.

Click the race below to learn more and apply – and check back as the list is growing.

Spots fill up quickly so apply now!

Have questions about any of these opportunities? Email Lana Munoz-Abrams at  lmunoz@lupusresearch.org.

The Lupus Research Alliance is an Official Charity Program with RealBuzz, the world’s leading provider of charity running programs, raising vital funding for over 5,000 charities globally.

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Location: Berlin, Germany
Date: September 21, 2025
Fundraising Amount: $3,500 USD

The Berlin Marathon is one of the seven World Marathon Majors, a series of prestigious races that attracts top-level athletes.

Join the waitlist by reaching out to: lmunoz@lupusresearch.org

Entry now closed; check back for opportunity to run with us in the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half
Location: New York City, New York
Date: November 2, 2025
Fundraising Amount: $3,500 for those receiving entry from the Lupus Research Alliance
Runners with a guaranteed entry who wish to run with Team Life Without Lupus® commit to raising $1,500

In the world’s largest marathon, over 55,000 runners from more than 130 countries conquer the legendary 26.2-mile course throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Runners with Team Life Without Lupus® are invited to a pre-race luncheon for family and friends.

Now accepting applications for entry!
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Date: December 14, 2025
Fundraising Amount:  $1,500

This scenic marathon offers a breathtaking course along the Pacific Ocean, passing iconic landmarks like Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Finishers will be greeted with a medal and can celebrate at the festival area in Kapiolani Park, complete with malasadas and other post-race treats.

Apply to run with Team Life Without Lupus® in Honolulu! (on RealBuzz)

Now accepting applications for entry!
Location: Miami, Florida
Date: January 25, 2026
Fundraising Requirement: $1,800 USD

The tropical scenery and climate of the stunning city are both in full view as runners pass through the palm tree-lined streets and white sand beach fronts that the city is famous for and the whole race has colorful, entertaining Miami vibes throughout.

Apply to run with Team Life Without Lupus® in Miami! (on RealBuzz)

Now accepting applications for entry!  
Location: Miami, Florida
Date: January 25, 2026
Fundraising Requirement: $1,200 USD

The most popular distance, runners will experience all of the tropical sights and sounds in Miami and Miami Beach.

Apply to run with Team Life Without Lupus® in Miami! (on RealBuzz)

Now accepting applications for entry!
Location: Rome, Italy
Date: March 22, 2026
Fundraising Requirement: $1,800 USD – each team member raises $450 USD

This is a unique team event where four runners each complete a leg of the race, passing the baton to the next. The course offers an unmatched route through history culminating at the world-famous Colosseum and including famous sights including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Spanish Steps and the Piazza Navona

Apply to run with Team Life Without Lupus® in Rome! (on RealBuzz)

Now accepting applications for entry!
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: May 10, 2026
Fundraising Requirement: $1,800 USD

The Copenhagen Marathon is a scenic, flat, and festive race held in Denmark’s capital. With over 12,000 runners from around the world, it offers a fast course through historic landmarks like Tivoli Gardens and Rosenborg Castle. The event features live entertainment, enthusiastic crowds, and a 6-hour time limit, making it ideal for both first-timers and seasoned marathoners.

Apply to run with Team Life Without Lupus® in Copenhagen (on RealBuzz)

Applications will open soon!
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Date: October 25, 2026
Fundraising Requirement: $1,800 USD

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon takes runners through Dublin’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods — including Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and Phoenix Park. The course is designed to showcase the best of Dublin, providing runners with a blend of urban scenery, historic sites, and green spaces.

Learn more by reaching out to: lmunoz@lupusresearch.org

Applications will open soon!
Location: Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia
Date: TBD
Fundraising Requirement: $1,800 USD

Managed by the U.S. Marines, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and across the world. Known as “the best marathon for beginners,” it offers a mostly flat, highly scenic course through the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. The event starts between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The route also offers sights of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial along the way.

Learn more by reaching out to: lmunoz@lupusresearch.org

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