Join us for group runs, photo sessions and fun events leading up to Global Running Day!
Boston —The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) has planned five consecutive days of running-related activities from June 1st to June 5th, with the aim of encouraging everyone to get on their fitness journey.
This year for the first time, the BAA is extending the ethos of Global Running Day (Wednesday 5th June) to a full week, creating more opportunities for fun running every day for five consecutive days at the start of June.
“The journey to fitness and a healthy lifestyle can start anywhere, and we'll encourage it through casual fun runs and meetups from June 1 to June 5,” said BAA President and CEO Jack Fleming. “Our vision for BAA Running Week is to expose new runners and 'already' runners — in other words, everyone who is interested — to the health benefits that come from the activity, recreation and sport of running.”
Team BAA will participate in several events each day for a week in Boston, running at a leisurely pace in an engaging, fun, relaxed atmosphere. Running Week will feature photo opportunities with the Boston Marathon Champions Trophy, free giveaways, and opportunities for casual networking with fellow runners.
A detailed schedule of events can be found below, and daily updates and important information can be found on BAA's social media channels: Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.
Saturday, June 1
8:45am – Trophy Tour visits the Dimock Center in Roxbury
BAA will be participating in the Road to Wellness 5K Training Run at the Dimock Center in Roxbury. Meeting at 8:45am, the group will head out for a run in preparation for the Road to Wellness 5K on September 7th. The run is free to participate in and will take place through Roxbury. After the run there will be a Boston Marathon trophy photo op and giveaways.
11:00 a.m. – The BAA Neighborhood Fitness Series, presented by Boston Children's Hospital, will be held at Hunt Almont Park in Mattapan.
BAA welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to the BAA Neighborhood Fitness Series, presented by Boston Children's Hospital. Taking place throughout Boston, the Neighborhood Fitness Series will feature free walks/runs of various distances, family-friendly activities, a celebration of getting active, and more. Join in the fun and kick off your fitness journey while earning a unicorn medal. Registration for the free race at Hunt Almont Park begins at 11am and the run/walk begins at 12pm.
For more information, visit https://bstnmar.org/BAAFITNESSSERIES.
Sunday, June 2
Express your unicorn spirit along the Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston 10K course
Are those spikes? Wear your unicorn costume, come run the Boston 10K course, tag @TeamBAA and use the hashtag #RunBAA. We'll surprise a few energetic runners who share their run on social media with free admission to the sold-out Boston 10K.
Monday, June 3
6pm – Team BAA and the Charles River Run
Join the BAA for an evening run along the Charles River. At 6pm, BAA staff and runners will meet at the Arthur Fiedler Statue on the Esplanade for a casual run along the Charles River. There will also be a Boston Marathon Champions Trophy giveaway and photo op in honor of Global Running Day on Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 4
6pm – Samuel Adams Fun Run
The BAA and Samuel Adams are hosting a fun, free community run in Jamaica Plain at 6pm. Run a few miles, take a photo with the Boston Marathon Champions Trophy, win some fun giveaways, and toast to World Running Day. The BAA will also be giving away entries to a few lucky runners in the Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. Be sure to bring your government-issued ID (you must be 21 or older) to enjoy refreshments on-site. RSVP here.
Wednesday, June 5 | Global Running Day
12pm-2pm, 4pm-6pm, Boston Marathon Finish Line
The Boston Athletic Association will be announcing some exciting news for Global Running Day. Be sure to tune in for a sneak preview on Tuesday, June 4th, followed by a big reveal on the morning of Global Running Day, June 5th.
In celebration of Global Running Day, runners are encouraged to run or walk to the Boston Marathon finish line and cut the ribbon along Boylston Street. Between 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, outside the Bank of America branch on Boylston Street, the BAA will be handing out exclusive giveaways and celebrating special Global Running Day news. The Boston Marathon Champion Trophy will be available for photo opportunities.
Wherever you are, celebrate World Running Day with BAA by wearing your Boston Marathon or BAA gear with pride and posting it online using the hashtag #RunBAA.
Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston 10K
The next BAA road race is the Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital on Sunday, June 23. Media interested in covering the 2024 Boston 10K To apply for a certificate, click here.
About the Boston Athletic Association (BAA)
Founded in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles through sports, especially running. The BAA operates the Boston Marathon and supports comprehensive charitable, youth and year-round programs. The 129th Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America, is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with the Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York international marathons. For more information about the BAA, please visit: Click here for details.
