Boston 10K for Women

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Look, we're on TV! 🤯 📺

We were thrilled to catch our race director Dusty Rhodes and race ambassadors Lizzy Hewitt and Crystalrose Wilson on The Hub Today last week! We're so happy they could talk about the community that Boston 10K for Women has cultivated, and how the race supports every type of runner. 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ 💨

Thanks to our media friends NBC10 Boston for keeping pace with us!

Click below to watch!

All-Female Led Boston 10k Celebrates Women's Health The Boston 10k for Women is back! As the second longest all-women sporting event, women from all over celebrate fitness, fun, and lasting memories for all ages. Follow NBC10 Boston’s The Hub Today: https://instagram.com/thehubtoday https://facebook.com/TheHubToday https://twitter.com/TheHubToday h...

Here is the first look at our 2024 Finisher Medal! 🏅

This year's medal features a map of the race course that complements our two-color ribbon. Every race finisher receives a medal. Sign up today so you can earn some bling on October 12! ✨

It's time to highlight Stride for Stride, a member of our 2024 Charity Program! ✨ This running charity buys race bibs for immigrant, BIPOC, and low-income runners to help races become more inclusive and diverse. The Boston 10K for Women has partnered with Stride for Stride since 2019, and we've been blown away by the work the non-profit has done to bring the joy of running to all.

Don't forget about the kids! Kids ages 12 and under can participate in our Inclusive Kids’ Races on October 12. The free races begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place along the accessible pathways of Boston Common. In our Kids' zone, we'll have coloring activities before and after the race, a pre-race warm-up, and post-race snacks for the 10K runners of tomorrow.

Register your little speedster here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomen

ps: are everyone's shoes tied?

Our 2024 race shirts are here but not for long! ⏰ Fewer than 200 remain! Sign up today and secure your 2024 shirt! Race registration will remain open after shirts are sold out.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomen

A little glitter never hurts! ✨

📷: Kevin Trimmer

Pre-race bib number and shirt pick-up options will be available at the following REI locations:

REI Hingham
Tuesday, October 8 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

REI Framingham & REI Reading
Wednesday, October 9 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

REI Cambridge
Thursday, October 10 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

REI Fenway
Friday, October 11 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Number and shirt pick-up will also be available on race day:

Boston Common
Saturday, October 12 | 6:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Lace them up and get ready for a 5-mile run tomorrow at REI Fenway! 🏃‍♀️ We will be joined by another special guest, Withings to showcase some of their goodness. Click here to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomenREIRunClub

Eyes on the prize 🥇

Today we're sending a huge shout-out to Girls on the Run Greater Boston, a member of our 2024 Charity Program! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️💨 💨 💨

The organization integrates running into a fun, experience-based curriculum that teaches the benefits of physical activity as well as social-emotional skills for navigating the challenges of adolescence. As the first all-women’s sporting event in New England, we're proud to partner with an organization that celebrates fitness and instills confidence in young girls.

Our 2024 race t-shirt is finally here! The long-sleeved, women's-cut shirt was designed and built by our friends at REI. The fabric is soft, lightweight, and perfect to wear on and off the race course.

Shirts are limited to the first 4,000 race registrants and will sell out! Sign up today so you can look and feel peachy keen on October 12.

Jammin' 🎵

Our sponsor PUMA has recently released the MagMax, packed with NITROFOAM™ cushioning to bring your running game to new heights. PUMAGRIP provides top-notch traction to propel you from one mile to the next. This is the perfect road running shoe for October 12! 👟🏃‍♀️ Check out PUMA to get a closer look!

Join us Saturday at REI Fenway for a 5-mile run! 🏃‍♀️💨 We will be led by our race ambassadors and joined by the Women's Foundation of Boston! Click the link below to register: https://boston10kforwomen.com/run-club/

Ambassador Playlist 🎵

Tune in and listen to the songs that make ambassador Alia Qatarneh work after hours for this year's Boston 10K for Women! 💪

Alia is an educator, runner, leader, and scientist. 📖 🧪She is passionate about building the community and impacts many through her work as an ambassador. Give her a high five when you see her on race day!🏃‍♀️

Reliable Maternity will again be with us on race day to help new parents run their best race by providing on-site lactation services. Make sure to visit their tent on race day to learn more about their lactation support and check out a wide variety of breast pumps here: https://www.reliablematernity.com

Running into Labor Day like... 🙌 😁🏃‍♀️

Help us wish our five-time champ Molly Huddle a very Happy Birthday!!🎂 Molly first clinched victory in 2008, then proceeded to break the tape again in 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2019! In 2015, Molly set a then course record with a time of 31:21! Happy Birthday Molly! 🎉 🥳🎈

Warm up with the best! On race day we're proud to provide back-to-back yoga sessions to help you start strong and finish stronger.

Running and yoga coach Cara Gilman will lead a meditative and low-tempo yoga from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and Adina Forbes Crawford will lead our pre-race yoga session from 8:00-8:15 a.m. 🧘💪

Blocking out the haters 🕶️

We are excited to announce that REIGN Storm will join us as a sponsor for this year's race! Make sure to find their tent if you need that extra boost of energy on race day!⚡

Ambassador Playlist 🎵

Get ready to listen to a few songs from ambassador Lizzy Hewitt's running playlist!

Lizzy started running in 2020 and her first race was the Boston 10K for Women! She teaches music at Cambridge Public School and loves building the community around music and wellness. 🎶🏫🏃‍♀️

Maximum Cheese 😁

Join us on Wednesday for our next run club!🏃‍♀️💨 Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. at REI Fenway with the 45-minute run starting at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there, click the link below to register: https://boston10kforwomen.com/run-club/✨

Let's highlight DignityMatters, a member of our 2024 Charity Program! ✨ Dignity Matters is a non-profit organization that helps homeless or disadvantaged women and girls by providing them with feminine hygiene products and more. Period poverty is a real issue and it is their goal to help women and girls live with basic dignity. Make sure to visit their tent on race day and click here to learn more: https://www.dignity-matters.org/

Racing is better with friends! Join or create a team at registration and get in the game, girl!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomenREIRunClub

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Join us this Saturday, August 24 at REI Fenway for a 45-minute run! 🏃‍♀️💨 We will joined by two special guests, Stride for Stride and Withings. Click the link below to register:
https://boston10kforwomen.com/run-club/