2026 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank

Event Overview

Join us July 11th 2026 for another year of celebrating women and girls of all ages and talents. We present a full morning for us with kicking off the morning with a USATF sanctioned championship event, following a community open women's/girl only 6K run/walk combined with fun festival after your race. The course will be SUPER fast, and this will be a very high-profile event!

Shuttles to the Start

• Shuttle Service: Because our race is a point to point course, you will be shuttled directly to the starting line in the morning.
• Transportation Times: Sarta buses will be shuttling participants as early as 6:00 am - 7:45 am.
• Parking Options: You can park around Downtown Centennial Plaza or get dropped off at the starting line. Please do not park at Malone.
• Race Start: The race will start promptly at 8:00 am with the elite field and 8:05 am for the community run.

Elite Championship

• Top Athletes: A race for the top tier athletes, our Elite Women's 6km Championship field has entailed some of the best distance runners in the world.
• Invitations: This race entails an exclusive invite and required time standards. Limited Field.
• A Standard Entry: 15:35 5K or better (5:04 per mile pace).
• B Standard Entry: 16:25 5K or better (5:17 per mile pace).

The Run/Walk

• Welcome All: All women and girls of ALL abilities are welcome to participate in our open community run which goes off at 8:05 AM.
• Course Distance: We will be running a 6K course (3.73 miles) and at the end you will receive a beautiful finisher medal.
• Participation: Men are welcome to join us in our Virtual Race or Be a Helpful Volunteer!

Virtual Race

• In-Person Alternative: Can't make it in person? Not a problem. Join us in spirit and sign up for our virtual option.
• What You Get: Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and bib in the mail race week.
• Your Time: Remember, this race is on YOUR time and YOUR own 6k course preference.
• Spirit Participation: Men and boys are welcome to join us in spirit! Virtual runners will not be up for any overall or age group placement awards.

Little Ladies Loop

• Age Group: For the little ladies and leaders of the next generation. For Ages 0 - 10.
• Event Timing: Our little ladies loop begins immediately following the ceremony at 9:40 am.
• Participation: Moms and Dads can run for free with their little ladies. Just register your little lady.

The Festival

• Activities: Post-race activities include a FANTASTIC finishers festival that focuses on opportunities, sisterhood, and empowerment.
• Entertainment: The festival will keep you entertained with music, our fun MC, and many women-owned vendors.
• Awards Ceremony: Along with an amazing USATF Division Award Ceremony and Open Division Award Ceremony.
• Conclusion: Festival will conclude approximately around 10:30 am.

Award Recognition

• Top Overall Women's Awards: Top 5 overall women in the Open Division will be recognized and receive awards.
• Masters Recognition: Overall Masters and Grand Masters will be recognized and receive awards.
• Top Division Awards: Top 3 in Pink Division will be recognized and receive awards.
• Walking Division Awards: Top 3 in Walking Division will be recognized and receive awards.
• Age Division Awards: Top 3 in each age division, will receive an award. Please note that if you are within the Top 5 overall or overall masters or grandmasters you will not receive an age group award.

For more information and to register, visit the race page: 2026 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank.