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Emily Sisson Sets Event Record and Wins the 2025 Boston 10K for Women

She wins her third title of the historic women’s event in 31:05 The fastest American woman to ever run a marathon is now also the fastest to win the Boston 10K for Women. In an event record time of 31:05,
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Stories From the 10K Course

Celebrating some of the runners that make the 10K shine As we approach race day, we want to introduce some of our runners to the Boston 10K for Women community. Whether they’ve been running for decades or just picked it
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Running Icons, American Record Holder, Race Champions to Compete at Boston 10K for Women

World-Class Elite Field Gathered for 49th Running of the All‑Women’s Race We are thrilled to introduce the field of elite athletes ahead of the 49th running of the Boston 10K for Women, which starts at Boston Common on Saturday, October
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Erika Kemp Wins the 2024 Boston 10K for Women

Kemp holds off Annie Rodenfels and wins her second Boston 10K for Women in 31:48 It was a return to glory for Erika Kemp from Providence, who won the 48th Boston 10K for Women in a personal best time of
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Experienced field will race at the 2024 Boston 10K for Women

Past champions and world-class talents to square off in downtown Boston We’re excited to announce our field of elite athletes competing in the Boston 10K for Women!Athletes representing various training groups across the US will descend on Boston Common for
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Sandy Miller

I started running in 1976 to get into better shape for downhill skiing. I ran a mile or two, but got caught up in the running boom following the ’76 Olympics.  Tommy Leonard at the Elliot Lounge tried to get
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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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