It's almost time for the 2022 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital!
This week's newsletter features 10 reminders on what to expect (and how to plan) for a successful race day.
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Brigham Runners Save Lives. You can too! |
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By joining Team Brigham, you can make a difference! Teammates can run with purpose and fundraise for the area they care about most at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. You can start a team, join a team, or run on your own while enjoying a private post-race party, great runner perks, and more! Since 2016, more than 2,100 runners have laced up their sneakers to be part in this annual Brigham tradition to benefit 100+ areas of the hospital including the Brigham Caregivers Fund, COVID-19 Response Fund, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having fun! |
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10 Reminders for a Successful Race Weekend |
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2) Hot Weather Tips: Weather conditions for Sunday’s race are anticipated to be seasonable for June, with temperatures in the mid- to high-70s with moderate humidity. As with every race, we encourage you to 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. We advise all runners take some very basic steps to ensure your safety while running on a warm day, including slowing down, remembering to rehydrate, being aware of any signs or symptoms of heat illness, wearing light clothing, and applying sunscreen. Medical personnel will be located along the course and at the finish should you need medical attention.
3) Stay Hydrated: Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water will be available at miles 1, 2, 4, and 5, while Lemon Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula will be available at Mile 4. With the anticipated heat, please be sure to stay hydrated!
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Samuel Adams Post-Race 10K Party |
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Samuel Adams has partnered with some of their friends near Boston Common to host a Post-Race 10K Party for B.A.A.10K race participants!
Race participants that visit "Beantown Pub" and "Cheers" with their bib after the B.A.A. 10K to grab a pint will receive a FREE pint glass! Head on over after the race this Sunday with your 2022 B.A.A. 10K bib to grab a pint, cool down, and relax!
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10 Reminders for a Successful Race Weekend |
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4) Bib Pick Up: Any athlete who has not received their bib number in the mail may pick-up their bib on Boston Common on Saturday, June 25 (2-6pm) and Sunday, June 26 prior to the race. Please be sure to bring a government issued photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
5) Arrive Early: Be sure to 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.
6) B.A.A. 10K Fest: Join us for the first-ever B.A.A. 10K Fest & Field Day on Saturday, June 25! From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Boston Common, 10K Fest & Field Day will feature youth fitness activities, games, appearances by professional athletes, running clinics, and more.
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Training Tip from B.A.A. High Performance Team Member Abbey Wheeler |
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10 Reminders for a Successful Race Weekend |
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7) Participant Guide: Click here to view this year's B.A.A. 10K Participant Flier, Course Map, and Race Reminders.
8) Vaccine Verification: Upon registering for the B.A.A. 10K, all entrants received a confirmation email from the B.A.A. with instructions on how to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on CrowdPass. If you have not done so already, we ask that you please submit your proof of vaccine verification prior to race day.
9) Gear Check: Gear check is available near the start area on Boston Common. You must use the plastic bag provided by the B.A.A. to check your belongings.
10) Participant Shirt: All athletes can claim their participant shirt race day at the t-shirt tent on Boston Common by the start/finish area. Shirt distribution will be available race day between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and on Saturday, June 25 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Athletes are required to show their bib number to claim their participant shirt.
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Get Ready for Race Day with adidas Running |
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B.A.A. Half Marathon Early Registration |
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The B.A.A. Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 13 starting and ending at White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park. General registration opens on July 1st, but early registration to run with team Dana-Farber is NOW open!
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has partnered with the B.A.A. Half Marathon since 2003 as the race’s presenting sponsor & exclusive charity team. Dana-Farber runners have collectively raised more than $8 million to support groundbreaking cancer research.
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Share Your B.A.A. 10K Story! |
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We want to hear from YOU! Have a running story you'd like to share? Send your B.A.A. 10K stories, training photos, and videos to stories@baa.org for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters or on the B.A.A. social media channels!
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