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Dates to Remember

2026:

Sunday, June 21 8AM – B.A.A. 10k

https://www.baa.org/races/boston-10k

Saturday, October 10 9AM – Boston 10k for Women

https://boston10kforwomen.com/schedule/

Sunday, October 11 10AM – Ronald McDonald Women’s Classic 5k in Providence, RI

https://rmhcne.org/womensclassic5k/

Saturday, October 24 – Annual Coach Refresher

Sunday, October 25 – Esplanade 5k

https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MA/Boston/Esplanade

November TBD – B.A.A. Half Marathon

Thursday, November 26 – Franklin Park Turkey Trot

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Dorchester/FranklinParkTurkeyTrot

2027:

Sunday, February 28, 2027 – Every Woman’s Marathon in New Orleans, LA

https://everywomansmarathon.com/marathon-overview/

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