Boston College High Wins Catholic Conference Title
Boston College High edged St. John's Prep 44-48 in the Catholic Conference Cross Country Championship at Wrentham Developmental Center.
Boston Running News
For readers in Boston, this page covers marathon results, race events, track competition, course records and participation. Reporting includes the sport as a competitive endeavor and as a recreational activity.
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October 29, 2026
Leander Club Secures Four Top 10 Regatta FinishesThe British rowing club achieved strong results across four separate entries at the Head of the Charles Regatta.
October 23, 2026
Antonellis and Mento Lead Bishops at League MeetThe Archbishop Williams cross country stars finish one-two at the Catholic Central League championship.
October 16, 2026
Rachael Rudel Wins 50th Boston 10K for WomenNearly 7,000 runners participated in the landmark event marking five decades of the historic race.
October 13, 2026
Tracksmith Co-founder Taylor Left BoardThe Boston-based running brand also announced a major leadership change in its product department this year.
October 12, 2026
Runners Raced the MBTA Green Line in BostonApproximately 700 participants raced the train across a six-mile course on September 18.
October 12, 2026
Sally Keller Will Race in Head of the CharlesThe 75-year-old rower heads to Boston on October 16 to compete in the three-mile regatta.
October 11, 2026
Runners Celebrated 50th Boston 10K for WomenNearly 7,000 participants raced through Boston and Cambridge to mark the half-century milestone of the historic event.
September 29, 2026
Boston Marathon Set 2027 Cutoff at 5:17The Boston Athletic Association confirmed a 5:17 cutoff time for qualified runners following a record volume of applications.
September 29, 2026
Boston Residents Walked 530 Miles in 2024The city claimed the second spot nationally for average annual distance walked per resident.
September 28, 2026
Brooks Running Will Open Boston Store on Newbury StreetThe new 3,980-square-foot retail space is scheduled to host a grand opening event in early October.
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Reporting here centers on race outcomes, athletic performances, event organization and changes to local running courses. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. Competitive marathons and large public races dictate the annual calendar, creating distinct peaks in activity throughout the year. Logistics, public space usage and permitting requirements are the recurring elements that define the planning of every race.