More than 5,000 people expected at Boston Common for Girls on the Run fall 5k on Sunday, November 16th.
1,900+ girls from diverse Boston communities to participate
WHO: More than 1,900 girls, ages 8–13, from across the Greater Boston area will lace up their sneakers for the Girls on the Run Greater Boston Fall 5K at the Boston Common on Sunday, November 16th. Participants represent diverse communities including Boston, Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence, Newton, Marlborough, Saugus, and many more cities and towns in the area. For many girls, this will be the first time they complete a road race of this length. More than 50% of the girls participating received program scholarships to participate in the Fall Girls on the Run program.
They’ll be joined by families, friends, coaches, and community supporters, bringing more than 5,000 people together at Boston Common to celebrate confidence, connection, and achievement.
WHAT: The celebratory 5K marks the culmination of an 8-week season of Girls on the Run, a nationally recognized, research-based program that integrates running with life skills lessons. Girls build confidence, connection, and a sense of community while learning about emotional, social, and physical well-being. Each girl wears a race bib with the number one and is awarded a medal at the finish line. Danae Bucci, reporter for WCVB, will emcee the 5K event for the 8th consecutive season.
WHY: The program helps girls develop the essential skills they need to successfully navigate their worlds and establish a lifelong appreciation for health and wellness. Each season concludes with a community impact project and this celebratory 5K, where girls achieve a tangible goal and celebrate their personal growth and resilience alongside friends, family, and their communities.
WHEN: Sunday, November 16th at 9 a.m. The race starts and ends on Charles Street between Boston Common and the Public Garden. Participants and coaches will begin arriving at 7:30 a.m. for pre-race festivities. The event will be held rain or shine and is expected to end by 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Boston Common – Boston, MA 02108
