Runner Information
How to Get There
We encourage you to arrive at the Boston Common early, as several roads surrounding the Common will be closed by 7:15 AM. Use of public transportation is strongly recommended. The race site is within easy walking distance of the Boylston or Arlington MBTA Stops (Green Line) or Park Street MBTA Stop (Red or Green Line). Parking on race day is limited. The Boston Common Garage will be open for entry until 8:00 AM. It will be closed for entry from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Reverse exiting (via the entry) begins at 8:30 AM.
Number & Shirt Pick-Up
Pre-race bib number and shirt pick-up options will be available at the following REI locations:
REI Hingham
Tuesday, October 8 | 3:00 – 7:00 PM
REI Framingham & REI READING
Wednesday, October 9 | 3:00 – 7:00 PM
REI Cambridge
Thursday, October 10 | 3:00 – 7:00 PM
REI Fenway
Friday, October 11 | 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Number and shirt pick-up will also be available on race day:
BOSTON COMMON PARADE GROUNDS
Saturday, October 12 | 6:00 – 8:30 AM
You may pick up for friends and family, but PLEASE let them know to avoid any confusion.
2023 Shirts
Shirts are limited to the first 4,000 registrants.
Yom Kippur Falls on Race Day in 2024
The 2024 Boston 10K for Women is scheduled to take place on Yom Kippur. We recognize this may impact some individuals’ travel or plans to participate. We’ve worked with members of the Boston Jewish community to devise a virtual running opportunity for individuals to observe the holiday and take part in the event if they so choose.
To learn more about the Virtual Running for 2024, please click here.
Additionally, if you have registered for the race and would like to observe Yom Kippur instead of participating in the event, please contact us at info@boston10kforwomen.com. If you are observing Yom Kippur and participating in the Boston 10K for Women, we are happy to help accommodate special requests you may have to make your participation as safe and enjoyable as possible. Please contact us to begin the conversation.
What to Bring
Race number with timing tag, safety pins, and warm-up clothing.
IMPORTANT: To ensure the safety of all participants, we prefer that you do not run with headphones.
Baggage Claim
There will be a baggage claim area on the Boston Common Parade Grounds. Your baggage claim ticket, which is located on your bib number, will be used to identify your baggage. You must show your race number to claim your baggage. Race management will not be held responsible for lost or stolen articles. All baggage must be claimed following the race and before 12:00 Noon.
Race Timing
The race will be timed by the ChronoTrack B-Tag, a single use microchip contained in your bib number. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is:
- Clearly visible on the front of the torso
- Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
- Pinned in all four corners
- Not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
Instant results available on-site and will be emailed directly to you!*
*Results emailed to participants who provide email at time of registration
Seeding
Each person is seeded according to their pace per mile (refer to the seed order chart below). Please listen to the announcements for your seed to be called and proceed to the crosswalk between the Boston Common and the Public Garden. All walkers must seed themselves after the 10-minute mile pace. The seedings will be marked with balloons and signs on Charles Street behind the starting line. It is important to stay in your seed at the start to ensure smooth running throughout the race.
A slower runner or walker at the front of the pack could lead to injuries, should she not be able to keep up with the flow of the seed. With the ChronoTrack timing system, your start time does not begin until you cross the mats at the start line, so don’t worry about the time it takes to cross the line after the gun sounds. Do not try to run on either side of the mats, as your tag will not begin timing if you miss the mats.
Seed | Pace (Min. per Mile) | Est. Race Time in Min. |
|---|---|---|
Seed 1 | 6:00 – 8:00 | 37:00 – 49:30 |
Seed 2 | 8:00 – 9:00 | 49:30 – 56:00 |
Seed 3 | 9:00 – 10:00 | 56:00 – 62:00 |
Seed 4 | 10:00 – 11:00 | 62:00 – 68:00 |
Seed 5 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 68:00 – 74:30 |
Seed 6 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 74:30 – 80:30 |
Seed 7 | 13:00+ and walkers | Over 80:30 |
Medical Information
If You Feel Ill, Stop Running!
If you need help during the race, move to the side of the road and contact the nearest Course Marshall or police officer. They will alert the Boston EMS medical bike team or ambulance that medical assistance is needed. If you see another runner in distress, please notify the nearest Course Marshall or police officer with the injured runner’s location.
Fill out the back side of your bib with any medicinal allergies you might have, as well as a local emergency contact.
Runner Courtesy
Please be courteous to your fellow runners. Due to the size of the field, consideration of your fellow runners is essential to ensure a safe race. If you want to stop running, please pull off to the side before you stop.
Click here for additional runner courtesy information.
Water Stations and Mile Markers
There will be five water stations along the route and two on the Boston Common. Stay hydrated! Each mile will be clearly marked.
Results
The results will be posted immediately after the race, near the awards stage. A complete results listing can be found on the website. The Post-Race Celebration & Awards will be held at 11:00 AM on race day on the Boston Common Parade Grounds.
Drug Testing
This race is subject to drug testing.
Date
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Line
Beacon Street
Finish Line
Charles Street between the Public Gardens and Boston Common
Location
Race day activities will be at the Boston Common Parade Grounds
COVID-19
Race organizers will work in cooperation with public health agencies to ensure the race is contested in the safest possible manner, with appropriate measures enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
