It’s nearly the third Monday in April which can only mean one thing: the world of run* is gathering in Boston.
Below is where you’ll find November Project HQ and features runs and panels with groups we’d like to Elevate. Motivate. Support. For more specific information on where you can find NP Boston, check out their blog post (spoiler alert, those are all on our list).
Friday, April 14
6:30-7:15am | NP Boston Friday Hills Workout
The only way to kickoff a weekend of celebrations? Hills, of course! NP Boston hosts their Friday-before-the-marathon workout at 6:30am on Summit Ave in Brookline. After, we’ll gather to fuel our tanks at Tatte on Harvard.
4:30-5:30pm | Nobody Asked Us, Des Linden + Kara Goucher
The Brooks Hyperion House has a packed weekend of events listed here. Note advanced registration is required.
5-6pm | Slow AF Run Club Meet Up
Join us for a meet + greet and short run with author, runner, coach, community leader and November Project board member Martinus Evans as he chats about his upcoming book “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” This event will be hosted by Heartbreak South End.
Saturday, April 15
Approximately 7:23am | Welcome Crew for Escape to Boston
NP Richmond Co-leader Conrad Lusagala is starting his journey to Boston a little early. He, along with several other runners, will be participating in the Escape to Boston run, an ultra race that goes from Toronto to Boston. Join us as we welcome him to town at approximately 7:23am at Malcolm X Park, and finish the run with him as he makes his way toward the Contessa. Time is approximate based on how the first 95 legs of the race go.
8am-last runner | 26.TRUE Marathon, hosted by Pioneers Run Club
The 26.TRUE Marathon is one designed to amplify and celebrate the culture and diversity of the City of Boston. This unsanctioned run, that starts and ends at Malcolm X Park, aims to redefine running in Boston and offers a unique marathon experience. The race is open to runners of all ages, backgrounds, races, and paces. Hop in on one of the many cheer zones listed in the link above.
8-9:30am | Des Shakeout Run
Des Linden leads a shakeout run from the Brooks Hyperion House through the city of Boston. After, you’ll be able to purchase a copy of her book, Choosing to Run, pose for a picture with her, and enjoy light refreshments.
10:30-11:30am | The Power of the Brooks Run Community
This panel discussion, taking place at the Brooks Hyperion House will discuss the importance of making all who run feel seen, safe, and empowered in their community. The panel will feature Anthony & Tara Clary from We Off the Couch, Erin McGrady from Authentic Asheville, and Vanessa C. Peralta-Mitchell from Game Changers
noon-2pm / Nunn Gallery
A gallery experience featuring a Team Nuun-inspired exhibit, limited edition Boston Tubert pin, hydration, and music! RSVP here.
1-2pm | Meaning Through Movement: Running While Black with Alison Mariella Désir & Tommie Runz
This special panel discussion at the Brooks Hyperion House will feature our friend, Alison Mariella Désir, as she discusses her book, Running While Black with Tommie Runz, how we measure racial equality in the running industry, how far the industry has come and how far there still is to go.
4-5pm | The New Look and ‘Feel’ of Distance and Ultra-Running, featuring Conrad Lusagala of NP RVA
We’re honored to have Richmond Co-leader, Conrad Lusagala, represented on this panel at the Boston Marathon Expo.
Sunday, April 16
10-11am | Rewriting the Narrative Authors Panel
This Boston Marathon Expo panel brings together authors Alison Mariella Désir, Kara Goucher, Lauren Fleshman and Christine Yu.
5-7:30pm | The Heart Run + Post Run Social
Sarah Stuhr, Co-leader of NP Minneapolis, debuts a new, inclusive run model that they’ve been developing in Minneapolis for the last two years. Everyone starts and finishes together, everyone runs at their own pace, and everyone stays together. Sound like riddle? #JustShowUp to see how this new running concept works. This ShakeUP run will meet at the MIT Sailing Pavilion for a 2.62 mile route with a potluck/picnic social after. Walkers, Walk-Runners, Joggers, Runners, Speedsters are welcome and wanted to join us as we pre-game the most exclusive run in the world with the most inclusive run in the world.
Monday, April 17
6-6:45am | NP Boston Marathon Monday Workout
NP Boston holds their annual Marathon Monday workout at Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Note the earlier time to accommodate everyone’s ability to make it to the cheer station in time!
8am-last runner | Cheer Station at Mile 18
Folks from around the world will be moving to the left side as they approach the Cheer Station at Mile 18. Ain’t no party like an NP party, and this party is all hype, all day.
* As a free fitness group whose mission is to lower the intimidation of fitness with fun, we must recognize the groups that have historically, and purposefully, been left out of this run – BIPOC runners, women, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, fat athletes, disabled athletes. While each running of the Boston Marathon sees more of these athletes able to participate, the BAA (and the rest of the run industry, including us) has a long way to go to make the world of run a place where everyone can TRULY #JustShowUp.
See you in Boston – Y’all good?
