You don't have to run this alone.
A global community of runners, patients, caregivers, and advocates — united by science, driven by miles, and connected by the belief that every step forward matters.
People living with
Parkinson's worldwide
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Parkinson's research
Symptom improvement
with regular exercise
Recommended minutes
of exercise per week
Exercise is medicine for Parkinson's — science backs it, Dan lives it.
We build the pack — runners, advocates, and supporters who show up for each other.
Every step raises awareness and hope. You just have to keep moving.
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"A diagnosis is not the finish line.
It's a new starting line."
— Dan Alperin, Founder · Run With Parkinson's
Exercise isn't just beneficial for people with Parkinson's — growing research suggests it may be one of the most powerful tools available. Here's what the science shows.
Studies show aerobic exercise may reduce motor symptom severity by up to 40% in people with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's FoundationRegular exercise promotes neuroplasticity, helping the brain form new neural pathways that can compensate for dopamine-related damage.
NIH ResearchNIH research links consistent exercise to improved mood, cognition, balance, and overall quality of life in people living with Parkinson's.
NIHThis information is educational and not medical advice. Always consult your neurologist before beginning any exercise program.
Sources: Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Foundation NIH Peer-reviewed research
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Real people. Real diagnoses. Real miles.
"I was diagnosed 3 years ago and thought my running days were over. Dan's story showed me otherwise. I finished my first 5K last spring. I cried at the finish line."
Robert M., 64
"Movement gave me back something Parkinson's tried to take. Not just my stride — my confidence. This community is my pack. I don't run alone anymore."
Maria K., 58
"My neurologist actually told me to run. Run With Parkinson's gave me the courage to believe I could. I'm training for a 10K right now."
James T., 71
Join us in person, virtually, or in spirit. Every event moves the mission forward.
Virtual 5K — Move for Parkinson's
June 2026 • Worldwide
Run anywhere, anytime. Register and join thousands of runners worldwide moving for Parkinson's. Every finisher gets a digital badge and community recognition.
Register NowCommunity Run — Boston
Summer 2026 • Boston, MA
Join fellow runners for a group run along the historic Boston Marathon route. Share miles, stories, and a sense of purpose that no finish-line tape can measure.
Learn MoreFundraising Gala — Fall 2026
Fall 2026 • Location TBD
An evening of inspiration, stories, and community. Celebrate the miles, honor the mission, and help us raise the resources that keep the movement running.
Notify MeThe Michael J. Fox Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research — having mobilized over $2 billion in funding to date. Run With Parkinson's donates to Team Fox, MJFF's grassroots fundraising program, because every mile we run should move the science forward.
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