Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women

Event Overview

• Race Name: Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women
• Date: July 16, 2026
• Location: Cawley Memorial Stadium, Lowell, MA
• Website: Race Registration

Race Description

• Tradition: Come run in a local tradition! Berna’s Great Legs 5K is a long established women-only race.
• History: Now in its 44th year, it is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event in the country.
• Participation: This race is for women of all ages and abilities: both runners and walkers can sign up to enjoy the fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell.
• Community: Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters and come check out this amazing race.

Event Management and Charity

• Managed By: This event is managed by the Greater Lowell Road Runners.
• Timing: All Timing and Race Management donated by Yankee Timing.
• Charity Proceeds: 100% of net proceeds from this race are donated to the House of Hope in Lowell, MA.