Annie Rodenfels Wins the 2023 Boston 10K for Women

The Bostonian wins her 10K debut in 32:08 as new faces fill the 10K podium It was a hometown victory at the 47th Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI, as 27-year-old Annie Rodenfels broke the tape in her 10K
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Lisa Burdick’s 17-Year Journey: Running the Boston 10k for Women

Every runner has a unique story, a personal connection to the sport that fuels their passion. For Lisa Burdick, the Boston 10K for Women is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of milestones. Lisa’s journey with the Boston
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Talented Field Heading to our 47th Running

Experienced race veterans and Olympians to square off in downtown Boston Athletes representing four countries and various training groups across the US will descend on Boston Common for the 47th running of the Boston 10K for Women, led by defending
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Jeannine Pelkey’s Empowerment Through Running

Jeannine Pelkey’s running journey started 12 years ago when she joined a local “Couch to 5K” group. Little did she know that this decision would set her on a path of empowerment through running. In 2017, Jeannine faced her biggest
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Kathrine Switzer to Inspire in Iconic Bib 261! 

Photo by Hagen Hopkins Distance running legend Kathrine Switzer laces them up for this year’s Boston 10K for Women Presented by REI Co-op, her first time running New England’s largest all-women’s sporting event. The running icon will run alongside more than
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Defying Limits: Triumph Over Parkinson’s on the Boston 10K Course

Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, and in 2015, at the age of 53, Alison Ballard faced a daunting one—being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. A seasoned triathlete with three Ironman Races under her belt, the news was a shock
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Welcome Back Anne Audain!

Our 1982 Champion Returns as This Year’s Official Starter! We are thrilled this year to welcome back our 1982 champion, Anne Audain! Anne returns to Boston from her home in Indiana, and will serve as the Official Starter of the
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Bostonian Erika Kemp Wins the 2022 Boston 10K for Women

She sprints away with a 32:15 victory in her race debut It was a hometown victory at the 46th Boston 10K for Women Presented by REI, as 27-year-old Erika Kemp broke the tape and set a new personal best with
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Introducing the 2022 Field of Elite Athletes!

Talented field heading to Saturday’s race We are thrilled to introduce the field of elite athletes competing in this year’s race. Athletes representing three countries and various training groups across the US will descend on Boston Common, with five-time race
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Weini Kelati sets new event record at Boston 10K for Women

Beats record by three seconds on the streets of Boston In her first professional road race, 24-year-old Weini Kelati blazed to victory and a new event record at the Boston 10K for Women, Presented by REI. The Flagstaff resident and
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Welcome PUMA!

The Boston 10k for Women Presented by REI is proud to announce PUMA as our official footwear and apparel partner! PUMA’s support of the event for its 45th running this October will put their logo on the race bib number,
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Welcome REI!

Boston 10K for Women Welcomes REI Co-op as Presenting Sponsor We are thrilled to announce a new presenting sponsorship of the Boston 10K for Women with Recreational Equipment, Inc., the nation’s leading outdoor retailer and largest consumer co-op, known globally
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