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: October 30th from 4:30–5:30 PM at the corner of Charles Street and Boylston Street in Boston, we’re hosting a fun group walk in the Common. Come connect with fellow participants and celebrate the start of the challenge! BONUS: If you take part, you can add any miles walked that day to your November 1st total.

 

World Day of Remembrance

Sunday, November 16:
Ride and Walk for your Life
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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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