Thousands of women are lacing up their sneakers today for the 49th annual Boston 10K for Women .

The major 10 kilometer road running race, presented by REI, is held annually in Boston on the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend.

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"The race inspires women to set the bar high, achieve their health and wellness goals, and go for their personal best," the website reads.

It's the largest women's sporting event in New England, according to its Facebook page. The Boston 10k for Women is just around the corner! Race ambassador Cara Gilman offers tips for warming up the brain and body on race morning. To register for the race head to boston10kforwomen.com. Follow NBC10 Boston's The Hub Today:https://instagram.com/thehubtoday

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