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Elly Henes Looks to Reign Supreme in Boston

Thanks to her coach, Elly Henes will have her eye on a Top 3 finish when she toes the line on Beacon Street at 9:00 AM this Saturday, along with 7,500 other runners, in the Boston 10K for Women. And not just because her coach is a good one. Her coach, Laurie Henes, is also her mom, who finished fourth in this race twice.
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Meet the Elite Field at the 50th Boston 10K for Women

When you step onto Beacon Street for the 50th Boston 10K for Women on Saturday morning, take a look around. Among the thousands of women getting ready to run alongside you will be some of the fastest distance runners in
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New England Legends

When Patti Dillon asked for entry into the elite field of the 1980 New York City Marathon, the race director had concerns about her fitness. So, on Columbus Day of that year, the 28-year-old who was born and bred in Massachusetts took off from the start line of the Bonne Bell Mini Marathon, determined to prove herself.
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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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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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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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