Kicking off this year’s Boston Marathon series on Discover Boston College, Rachel Grant ’26 shares her inspiring journey training for the Boston Marathon in support of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. She reflects on how her mother’s 23-year battle with multiple myeloma — and her own recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus — have fueled her determination to run 26.2 miles. Rachel also speaks to the unwavering support of the BC community, her roommates and friends, and the perspective she’s gained while balancing training with everyday life on the Heights. As race day approaches, she opens up about the emotions, motivation, and meaning behind every mile — and what it will mean to cross the finish line.
Kicking off the 2026 Boston Marathon series on Discover Boston College, Rachel Grant ’26 shares her inspiring journey training for the Boston Marathon in support of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. She reflects on how her mother’s 23-year battle with multiple myeloma — and her own recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus — have fueled her determination to run 26.2 miles. Rachel also speaks to the unwavering support of the BC community, her roommates and friends, and the perspective she’s gained while balancing training with everyday life on the Heights. As race day approaches, she opens up about the emotions, motivation, and meaning behind every mile — and what it will mean to cross the finish line.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo'25.
0:18 | Meet Rachel Grant '26 — Boston Marathon runner for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
0:38 | What inspired Rachael to run the Marathon?
0:40 | Rachel's mother's 23-year battle with multiple myeloma.
1:04 | Overcoming a torn ACL and double meniscus injury.
1:38 | The overwhelming support from the BC community.
2:20 | What Rachel is most excited for: Mile 21 and crossing the finish line.
2:30 | Shouting out her incredible support system: roommates Caroline, Juliana, Caroline, and Ella.
2:49 | Thanking her parents and herself for not giving up.
3:13 | What crossing the finish line will mean to Rachael.
3:33 | Thank you for tuning into this Discover Boston College!