Boston Week Community Events
Want to get involved with the BIPOC community during Boston week/weekend?
Here’s a list of some events to check out!
MTM Tour 2023
Meet Alison Mariella Désir Brooks Hyperion House in Boston for the first stop on the 2023 Meaning Thru Movement Tour.
Saturday, 4/15 at 1pm, join her and Tommie (@tommie_runz) for a conversation about racial equity and the running industry.
The first 50 registrants will also get a custom Brooks x #RunningWhileBlack racing tank (sizing first come, first served). The event sold out last year, and it will sell out again this year.
Alison’s book ‘Running While Black’ will also be available for purchase.
Link to register: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/boston-marathon-hyperion-event
Run the Culture: We Set the Pace!
‘It’s a movement, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a celebration. Securing the energy and spirit of diverse running!
All roads lead to the 617 for Run the Culture: We Set the Pace! Trailblazhers Run Co & PIONEERS run crew are bringing the noise for Boston Marathon weekend!
They are fully activated and excited to welcome residents and visitors alike! Powered by community, uplifting the unity!
**Rsvp is encouraged but not required.’
Link: https://runtheculture.splashthat.com/
For the medals after party registration is REQUIRED
Saturday April 15th at 10:30am @t_rva & @mr_.808 talk about "The Power of the Brooks Run Community," along side awesome humans such as @e.mcgrady and @vcpmitchell. Explore this topic with these phenomenal community and industry leaders.
‘With so many events happening this coming weekend, we know it wouldn't be possible without an amazing community of people that understand that its always been bigger than running. Massive thank you to our community and supporters for helping us to make this possible. See you all soon!’
Making Strides Live Podcast
Exclusive live edition run podcast with Stefanie Flippin and Carolyn Su and special guest, Mirna Valerio.
‘About the Making Strides Podcast Hosts: Both Stefanie and Carolyn are women who stumbled into the sport of running in their 20s, and both women have since established themselves as forces of change within the community.
Stef is a professional trail and ultrarunner, coach, and writer based out of Colorado, where she also runs her private practice as a foot & ankle surgeon. Carolyn is a writer and marathoner based out of Boston, and she is most known for her advocacy work through the Instagram platform, @DiverseWeRun.
‘Making Strides’ is a space to share their experiences as BIPOC, female runners, as well as a space to discuss the nuances that come with their perspectives: safety, sponsorships and contract negotiations, mental health, current events in the running world and beyond, etc.’
Celebrate and Connect Expo
Join the Black Unicorn Marathoners for a celebration expo. Free and open to the public.
2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Marilyn Bevans
‘Marilyn Bevans, the first African American woman to win a marathon, will be celebrated at several events throughout Boston Marathon weekend, including having a distinguished team of Black American athletes run the 127th Boston Marathon in her honor on Monday, April 17, 2023.’
‘Bevans was a pioneer in the world of distance running and was the first Black American woman
to win a marathon when she crossed the finish line of the Maryland Marathon in 1975.’
Marilyn will be present at the event.
Link: https://springfieldcollegepride.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230306p3n458
Runners Hospitality
‘Runners Hospitality is the idea that no matter where in the world we as runners go to run, we will be greeted with love and welcomed by fellow runners. And our next stop is Boston!
We wanted to make sure local runners and those flying in from out of town weren't out there alone after conquering Heartbreak Hill, so we are taking care of the post run vibes. You just need to show up.
We will have more details to come but know we are working hard to make sure this night is just as special as your day running those 26.2 miles.’
Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/issaruncrew/889870
