Welcome to the 2024 Boston 10K™ presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital! We can't wait to race through Boston together on June 23rd.

It's race weekend! Here's everything you need to know for a fun, fast, and safe race experience. With the hot and humid weather, we ask for your support by taking care of yourself and looking out for any fellow runners who may be in distress by alerting race personnel.  

SLOW DOWN, STAY SAFE: HOT & HUMID RACE DAY

The health and safety of our participants, volunteers and staff is paramount. Please follow race day announcements to ensure everyone has the best event experience possible. We are continuing to monitor the weather forecast and will provide any important updates via participant newsletter, our social media channels and over the public announcement system.

Be sure to check the most up-to-date weather information by visiting our partners at WCVB.

Seasonably warm temperatures are expected to get into the 80's on race day, and humidity will be significantly high. Slow your pace, hydrate, and don’t push beyond your comfort zone on race day. With the high heat and humidity, don’t aim for a personal best on Sunday. If you have a history of heat illness, we advise that you consider not running. If thunder and lightning are detected in the area and the decision is made to delay the race, everyone will be asked to take shelter in the Boston Common Garage and remain there until further notice.

ADVICE FOR RUNNING IN THE HEAT

Weather conditions will be on the high end for June, with temperatures in the mid-80s and high humidity.

• Listen to your body and adjust your race plan based on the conditions — especially for those who may not be acclimated to warm or humid conditions. Don’t strive for a PR in the heat and humidity.
• Slow down if you’re feeling the heat, remember to rehydrate whenever hydration is available, and be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illness.
• Wear light clothing and apply sunscreen. Medical personnel will be located along the course and at the finish should you need medical attention.
• Know when to stop. If you feel disoriented, confused, dizzy or nauseous, stop and seek help from our medical staff. Support other runners if you see anyone in distress.
• If questioning whether to run or if you have a past history of heat illness, please consult with your physician.

Click here for more tips on warm weather running and participant information.

An early exit will be available near Mass. Ave. if participants want to head to the finish early. While not considered an official finisher, take this option if impacted by the conditions.

STAY HYDRATED & COOL

Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water will be available at miles 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, while Lemon Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula will be available at Mile 4.

With the anticipated heat, please stay hydrated!

Misting stations will be located at miles 2, 5.5, and at the Common, while cooling busses will also be at four locations along the course.

Run With a Purpose: Join the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Team

The Boston 10K™ presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital is more than a race. It’s a chance to join a vibrant community of people inspired to make a difference, one mile at a time.

Run for healthy hearts, healthy minds, and healthy babies. Run to cure diseases, like cancer, that touch all of our lives. Run to give everyone, everywhere, access to high-quality healthcare.

Breakthroughs happen every day at the Brigham—breakthroughs in care and research that impact us all. When you do the Boston 10K to support the Brigham, you can fundraise for any area of the hospital that’s meaningful to you and the people you love.

Start a team, join an existing team, or participate on your own. The fundraising minimum per person is just $300.

There are endless reasons to do the Boston 10K on Sunday, June 23, to support the Brigham. What’s your inspiration?

Download the 2024 B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS!

This app features live tracking of all participants, social media integration, interactive course maps, selfies, and all information you need to know about @TeamBAA and B.A.A. events. Click below to download the B.A.A. Racing App and experience all it has to offer!

Bib Pick Up: Any athlete who has not received their bib number in the mail may pick-up their bib on Boston Common on Sunday, June 23 prior to the race. Please be sure to bring a government issued photo ID.

Arrive Early: Arrive at Boston Common with plenty of time to spare before the 8:00 a.m. start. If taking the MBTA, please visit www.mbta.com for updated travel information, maps, and schedules. Boylston, Arlington, and Park Street stations are all close to the start.

Corral Loading: New this year, corral loading will be along Beacon Mall and MacArthur Mall in Boston Common, with Wave 1 loading along the Charles Street side of the Common and Wave 2 loading along Beacon Street.

Corral loading concludes at 7:45 a.m. with the race set to begin at 8:00 a.m.

Please arrive early and look for any wayfinding signage that will lead you to your proper corral loading area.

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Capture the memories of your 2024 Boston 10K experience at an unbeatable price! Ensure you have all your digital race photos secured in advance, so all you have to do on race day is flash a smile. 

8-8:40 a.m. — Registration & Warm-Up Activities

8:45 a.m. — Youth Races for participants ages 14 and under begin. Races will be split up by age groups, 8 and under first then 9-14.

9:00 a.m. — Youth Races conclude. Children are welcome to stay and enjoy Youth Activities while waiting on 10K participants to complete their race.

Bring your kids to join in on the fun at the Boston 10K! 

Pre-registration for Boston 10K Youth Races is now available and FREE. 

All youth participants will receive a bib number and their very own unicorn medal!

Summer is upon us and the B.A.A. is celebrating on Boston Common! Come earn your unicorn medal on a flat and fast course that will feature on course music energy zones to amp you up!

Bring a blanket and soak up the sun post-race at our lawn party featuring a DJ, lawn games, and meet members of the professional field after the awards ceremony.

SUMMER STARTS WITH

ALI ON THE RUN!

You guessed right, Ali Feller will be joining us at the 2024 Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital!

Get ready for raceday by listening to the Ali on the Run Podcast before you make your way to the finish line! 

Start Your 10K Recovery with Point32Health

After you’ve crossed the finish line on Sunday, make sure your first stop is the Point32Health Recovery Zone. We will have several recovery-focused tools available to runners, including stretching areas, yoga mats, theraguns and more. Located under the bright purple tent, we will also have health-related giveaways available to athletes. We all know that your post-race plan is essential to your health and future performance, so stop by to get your recovery started with Point32Health.

On race day, athletes, volunteers, and spectators may use the Lactation Tent located in the Start/Finish area on Boston Common. The tent will operate from 6:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and is specifically designated for pumping and breastfeeding purposes. There will be signage and volunteers at the Lactation Tent to assist with wayfinding and access into the tent. To ensure you have time to access the tent and check any gear, please allocate an additional 20 minutes to your pre-race timeline. The Lactation Tent is fully enclosed and divided into two separate lactation spaces. Each space is equipped with a table, two chairs, power outlets, a plastic table cover, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes.

Please note, the B.A.A. does not provide pumping or breastfeeding equipment. Individuals must bring their own breast pump and any additional accessories needed for lactation or breastfeeding. Inside the Lactation Tent, there will be a designated receptacle for individuals who need to dispose of breast milk. After using the Lactation Tent, please take all your personal belongings and equipment used for pumping or breastfeeding with you. Athletes can utilize the Gear Check service on Boston Common to store any belongings during the race — please refer to the Gear Check section above for details. To maintain cleanliness and hygiene for the next user of the Lactation Tent, please use the sanitizing equipment provided and practice personal responsibility.

Be at your best with Poland Spring® Natural Spring Water

Start fresh:  Hydrate steadily for the 24 hours leading up to your run.

Stay hydrated: Keep yourself refreshed with naturally occurring minerals and great taste.

Finish strong: Rehydrate after you cross the finish line to help you recover.

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