Join us November 1-30, 2025
This is our 6th Annual Beat the Bay State Challenge. Over 650 people took part last year. Learn more & sign up today!
Kick off event CANCELLED (October 30th from 4:30–5:30 PM at the corner of Charles Street and Boylston Street in Boston).
Bonus Miles Day — October 30: Any walking or running you did on October 30 — on your own or with a neighbor — will count toward your November 1 total. You'll need to add it to your November 1 total when the virtual results platform opens on November 1 (it does not allow you to pick dates in October).
Stay tuned: We’ll be announcing a Mid-Month Meet-Up soon to keep the momentum going (and give you another chance to earn bonus miles!).
World Day of Remembrance
Sunday, November 16:
Ride and Walk for your Life
RSVP
The bike ride, organized by Boston Cyclists Union, will set off from Cambridge Common at 11am and bike to the State House. Participants should arrive between 10:30 and 10:45am for a prompt departure at 11am and bring bike locks for the rally.
The walk, organized by WalkMassachusetts, will meet in Boston Common at 11am before joining the rally at the State House.
The rally at the State House will begin at 12pm and is organized by Families for Safe Streets Massachusetts with support from Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund, MassBike, Cambridge Bicycle Safety, Safe Roads Alliance, Boston Cyclists Union, and WalkMassachusetts.
WalkMassachusetts Network
3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 1PM VIA ZOOM.
Past recordings
Tuesday, November 18:
Coffee & Crosswalks — A Neighborhood Safety Chat
(date change due to MABPAB meeting).
Register on Zoom
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