Annie Paredes
Annie Paredes didn’t set out to become a runner. Twenty-two years ago, she was simply talked into a 10K by her then-boyfriend. It was hot, grueling, and uncomfortable—so much so that she crossed the finish line certain she’d never race
Sam Tackeff
Sam Tackeff ran her first mile when she was 25. It stuck. In 2012, just weeks after completing her first 5K, she took a leap and lined up at the Boston 10K for Women (then the Tufts 10K). Around that
Share the Race Day Magic!
Do you want to share your love of the Boston 10K for Women? (We know the feeling.) With our first-ever downloadable flyer, you can print and share a glimpse of our race with your business, gym, workplace, coffee shop, she-shed,
Miranda Greenspan
For Erin McCarthy, running has always been about more than the miles—it’s about purpose. A Marblehead, Massachusetts native and two-time Boston Marathoner with Team Dana-Farber, Erin has long used running as a way to give back. But in 2026, she’s
Erin McCarthy
For Erin McCarthy, running has always been about more than the miles—it’s about purpose. A Marblehead, Massachusetts native and two-time Boston Marathoner with Team Dana-Farber, Erin has long used running as a way to give back. But in 2026, she’s
Welcome, Brooks Running
We are thrilled to announce Brooks Running will be the new Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of the Boston 10K for Women! Since 1977, the Boston 10K for Women has stood as New England’s premier women’s sporting event, celebrating health, community,
Adina Crawford
Five years ago, the Boston 10K for Women was just another race on Adina Crawford’s calendar. It was something to train for. Something to complete. She showed up focused on the usual things—miles, pace, and whether her body would cooperate
Charlotte Shook
Charlotte Shook didn’t find running on a starting line—she found it in the quiet in-between moments of motherhood. As a mom of two in Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte reached a point where she felt like pieces of herself were slipping away
Brianna Van Orden
Brianna Van Orden never thought of herself as a runner. Growing up in a rural town in Vernon, New Jersey, her days were filled with tennis and martial arts—not long-distance miles. But when she moved to Boston for Northeastern University’s
McKenzie Ward
McKenzie Ward’s running journey didn’t begin with confidence—it began with a challenge. In March 2025, just a few months into her weight loss journey, McKenzie set a goal that once felt impossible: run a 5K. She still remembered struggling to
Sayuri Lopez
For Sayuri Lopez, running began with a life-changing moment. After undergoing a lobectomy and losing half of her right lung, everything shifted. What once felt like “maybe someday” dreams suddenly became urgent, meaningful goals. The experience forced her to reflect—not
Lily Wetherington
Lily Wetherington didn’t start running for competition—she started running to heal. Living in Hope, Maine, Lily was navigating anxiety that brought on heart palpitations and tachycardia. Searching for a way to cope, she turned to running—not knowing it would transform