Women Who Run Boston: Run Clubs to Know This Women’s History Month

Boston has always been a running city. From the historic finish line of the Boston Marathon to miles of paths along the Charles River and waterfront, running is part of the city’s culture.

But for a long time, the running world wasn’t always welcoming or accessible for women. Today, that’s changing — thanks in large part to women who are building communities where runners can feel supported, confident, and encouraged to show up exactly as they are.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some of the run clubs and communities helping bring more women into Boston’s running scene. Whether you’re training for your first race, looking for a social run group, or simply hoping to meet new people, these groups are helping make Boston’s running scene more welcoming for everyone.

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261 Fearless Club New England | @261fearlessclubnewengland

Day: Various

Neighborhood: Various Boston neighborhoods

An all-women, social, non-competitive running community, providing weekly runs in and around Boston. Boston Girls Who Walk | @bostongirlswhowalk

Day: Various / Pop-up walks

Neighborhood: Various Boston neighborhoods

Boston Girls Who Walk brings women together for casual walks around the city, creating a low-pressure way to move, meet new people, and explore Boston together. Boston Latina Run Club | @bostonlatinarunclub

Day: Various

Neighborhood: Various Boston neighborhoods

Latina-led running community, all paces, all levels.

Brunch Run Club | @brunchclub.bos

Day: Saturday mornings (varies by event)

Neighborhood: Various Boston / Cambridge routes

Brunch Run Club combines community running with post-run social time, offering relaxed weekend runs followed by coffee or brunch with fellow runners.

Cafecito Run Club | @amigasrunboston

Day: Varies

Neighborhood: Various Boston

Coming soon! Miles before un Cafecito or mimosas. No pace too slow, no runner left behind. Castle Island Track Club | @castleislandtrackclub

Day: Varies

Neighborhood: South Boston / Castle Island

Castle Island Track Club hosts community runs around one of Boston’s most iconic waterfront routes, bringing together runners of all levels for social miles along the harbor.

Major Miles Run Club | @majormilesrunclub

Day: Varies

Neighborhood: Various Boston locations

Major Miles Run Club focuses on building community through movement, hosting group runs and events that bring runners together across Boston.

MYSTRYDE Charlestown Run Club | @mystryde

Day: Thursday — 6:15 AM

Neighborhood: Charlestown

Hosted by MYSTRYDE Charlestown, this early-morning run club brings runners together for weekly group miles before the workday begins.

MYSTRYDE South Boston Run Club | @mystryde

Day: Tuesday — 6:30 AM

Neighborhood: South Boston / Castle Island

The MYSTRYDE South Boston Run Club meets for weekly group runs along the waterfront, creating a supportive space for runners of all levels.

North End Run Club | @northendbos_runclub

Day: Varies

Neighborhood: North End

North End Run Club brings runners together for social runs through one of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods and along nearby waterfront routes.

Run Rich Run Club | @runrichrunclub

Day: Varies

Neighborhood: Various Boston locations

Run Rich Run Club hosts community-focused runs designed to bring people together through movement, connection, and shared miles.

Sip & Strut | @sipandstrut.boston

Day: Varies (community walks & social events)

Neighborhood: Various Boston locations

Sip & Strut hosts social walking events around Boston, bringing people together for guided walks often paired with workouts, wellness experiences, and post-walk refreshments.

TrailblazHers Run Co. | @trailblazhersrunco

Day: Varies (community runs & events)

Neighborhood: Various Boston locations

Instagram: @trailblazhersrunco

TrailblazHers Run Co. is a women-led running community focused on empowering women through running, connection, and supportive group training opportunities.

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Why Women-Led Run Communities Matter

For many people, joining a run club is about more than logging miles. It’s about finding community, building confidence, and showing up alongside others who share the same goals.

Women-led run clubs are helping make Boston’s running scene more welcoming and accessible by creating spaces where runners of all levels feel comfortable joining in — whether they’re running their first mile or training for their next race.

✨ Looking to run with the community? Explore our Boston Run Club Guide for even more groups across the city — and stay tuned for new Fit Scene running resources launching Spring 2026.