Boston 10K for Women celebrates 50th anniversary

The Boston 10K for Women is set to celebrate its 50th running this Saturday, October 10, marking a significant milestone in the history of women’s sports.

The event traces its origins back to the inaugural Boston Bonne Bell 10K, which was part of a road race series created by Jess Bell of the Cleveland-based cosmetics firm Bonne Bell. This sponsorship played a role in fueling some of the earliest women’s road races in the United States. The upcoming anniversary commemorates the legacy of these early competitions and their impact on the running community.