Breakthrough Run

Breakthrough Run

Join us for the MUHC Foundation's 2026 Breakthrough Run at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal from October 9–11. Every step will accelerate discovery and advance patient care at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and beyond.

How to Get Involved

Participating in the Breakthrough Run is simple. Commit to raising $500 for a cause that matters most to you at the MUHC or its Research Institute (The Institute), and the MUHC Foundation will cover the costs of your registration. Choose between the Half Marathon, 10 km, or 5 km–every step makes a difference!

You can join as an individual or create a team and rally your network around a cause close to your heart. 

2025 Highlights:

A Community in Motion

$170,000 raised

Funding life-changing breakthroughs in research and patient care

196 inspiring participants

United by purpose, driven to make an impact

22 dedicated teams

Coming together to run for causes that matter most to them

1st place

In the Number of Contributors category of the Marathon Beneva de Montréal

In the News

The MUHC Foundation’s Inaugural Breakthrough Run Wins Big at the Montreal Marathon

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Run with Us for Your Cause

The Breakthrough Run unites health care workers, patients, and community members to shape the future of care. This is your chance to show your support on the ground. Join us to accelerate momentum in health care, one groundbreaking discovery at a time.

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