Frontrunners Boston
League information
Founded in 1979, Frontrunners Boston is a pioneering LGBTQ+ running club in the city ([rungroop.com](https://rungroop.com/group/frontrunners-boston#:~:text=Founded%20in%201979%2C%20Frontrunners%20Boston,LGBTQ%2B%20representation%20in%20the%20sport)). They host weekly group runs (e.g. Saturdays at the Boston Public Garden) and provide a welcoming, inclusive community for runners of all identities and skill levels.
Other queer sports leagues in Boston
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Beantown Bowling
Beantown Bowling is Boston’s LGBTQIA+ bowling league, mixing LGBTQ+ bowlers and allies in a friendly atmosphere. It emphasizes camaraderie over competition and hosts events to bring the community together ([www.beantownbowling.com](https://www.beantownbowling.com/#:~:text=Boston%E2%80%99s%20premiere%20LGBTQIA%2B%20Bowling%20Leagues%21)).
Beantown Softball League
Founded in 1978, Beantown Softball League is the largest slow-pitch softball league open to LGBTQ+ athletes and allies in New England ([www.beantownsoftball.com](https://www.beantownsoftball.com/home.php#:~:text=Liga%20de%20Softbol%20Beantown%20es,otros%20significativos%2C%20ex%20jugadores%2C%20etc)). The league emphasizes sportsmanship and friendly competition across its competitive and recreational divisions, providing a fun, inclusive home for players of all skill levels.
Boston Gay Basketball League (BGBL)
Welcoming‑fun environment for LGBTQ+ community and allies to enjoy basketball.
Boston Gay Rowers
Boston Gay Rowers is a social meetup group for gay and lesbian rowers in the Boston area ([www.glrf.info](https://www.glrf.info/connections/groups/23-boston-gay-rowers/#:~:text=A%20social%20meetup%20group%20for,waiting%20to%20finally%20meet%20each)). It provides a community for LGBTQ+ rowers (and allies) of all experience levels to connect and enjoy rowing together.