Finish Stronger

history, sports, running · EN

When Dusty Rhodes founded the Boston 10K for Women in 1977, then called the Bonne Bell Mini Marathon, it was one of the few races women were allowed to run. Fifty years later, the race continues to bring thousands of women to the starting line, including seven trailblazers who have participated every single year. Finish Stronger: 50 Years of the Boston 10K for Women tells the story of the race and the women who fought for their place in the sport. The series explores how Dusty and her team at Conventures defied expectations to create a sellout race, shares the stories of its inspirational 50-year runners, and follows the growth of women’s participation in running at both the recreational and elite levels. The series features race director Dusty Rhodes, five-time winner Molly Huddle, legacy runner Lyn Licciardello, author Maggie Mertens, and many other pioneering women.