Boston 10K for Women

Today, we’re proud to spotlight the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation , one of our official charities, to celebrate ahead of our 50th running! Founded in memory of Vanessa Marcotte, the foundation is dedicated to ending violence against women and supporting programs that promote personal safety, empowerment, and healthy relationships. Through community partnerships, education initiatives, and advocacy efforts, the foundation works to create safer communities while honoring Vanessa’s legacy of kindness, compassion and service.

We are honored to support the foundation’s mission and grateful for the impact they continue to make throughout Massachusetts and beyond. 🦋

Learn more about their important work at their tent on race morning!

Looking for a great way to jumpstart your summer running season? Join us at the Road of Rainbows Pride 5K on Saturday, June 6 at Boston Common! Hosted by Boston Theater Company , this beloved Pride tradition features a pre- and post-race festival, free live performances, and a costume contest with a $1,500 prize. 🌈

In the spirit of inclusivity, RoR is offering $10 tickets to our running community when you use the code B10KW-ROR on their website. But this deal is only for the first 100 participants, and spots are running out FAST!

Don't wait and register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/BostonTheaterCompanysRoadofRainbows?rsus=500-400-09845e6b-96ea-4b8c-aac1-1c2e95416ba3

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As we approach the 50th Boston 10K for Women, our sponsor Withings will recognize 10 amazing athletes that reflect the courage, determination, and passion of our running community. And we're excited to introduce our first athlete, Lily Wetherington!

Lily started running to manage anxiety and heart palpitations—but found strength, confidence, and purpose along the way.

Through running, she’s raised nearly $15K for causes close to her heart and completed the Boston 10K for Women twice.

Now, she’s continuing her journey—turning gratitude for her health into action, and proving that running can change more than just your pace.

Read more about her story here: https://boston10kforwomen.com/2026/05/lily-wetherington/

Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? 💪

May might be halfway over but there's still time to get your blood pumping and heart racing! We encourage you to get outside this weekend, enjoy the nice weather, and hit the pavement.

And, if you're looking for a training group to prepare for the 10K, stay tuned for updates about our free Run Clubs, which will start this summer!

Strike a pose! 💃 And don't forget to tell your friends to register for this year's Boston 10K for Women!

It's , and we want to highlight all of our amazing volunteers! Last year, more than 350 volunteers arrived before sunrise to help us make Boston Common race-ready for thousands of runners. Whether they volunteered with friends, family, or solo, all of them played a crucial role in making the Boston 10K for Women possible, and we truly can't host this race without them!

Want to help us make our 50th running the best race yet? Then sign up to volunteer here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomen

As we welcome thousands of runners to Boston, we're already buzzing with excitement for this weekend. As Boston's *second* longest-running road race, we know that running bridges divides and builds community that lasts beyond race day. If you're one of the tens of thousands of runners participating in Monday's big race, we wish you LUCK.

We're excited to spotlight each of our official charities ahead of our 50th running, and today we're showcasing 261 Fearless Club New England! Founded by running pioneer Kathrine Switzer Marathon Woman, 261 Fearless is a female-centric community that focuses on the fun, social, non-competitive side of running. The New England chapter has free running clubs throughout the region, and raises funds to train women in underserved communities to become certified coaches.

It was around this day 59 years ago that Kathrine Switzer wore bib number 261 as she completed the Boston Marathon. With that accomplishment, and in the decades since, she has been a tireless advocate for women's sports. We were thrilled to have her race with us a few years back, and thankful for all that she does for our sport.

Learn more about their supportive community at their tent on race day, or online.

Register for the Boston 10K for Women: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomen

There's nothing like that feeling you get when you cross the finish line, especially with friends!

You can run as a team for the Boston 10K for Women, and we already have more than 100 teams competing in this year's race.

If you want the same smile on your and pals' faces, register for the 2026 Boston 10K for Women today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/Boston10KforWomen

We're excited to host all of you for our 50th running in October! With a larger field size this year, we've introduced an option to have your bib number mailed to your address before race week. You can select this option (+$10) as part of registration.

Again this year, we'll have multiple days of bib number pick-up opportunities on race week, and bib number pick-up on race morning at Boston Common. Bib number pick-up dates and locations will be announced in the months ahead.