2026 Women's 6k Festival

🎉 Event Details

• Date: July 11th, 2026
• Location: Downtown Centennial Plaza, Canton, OH
• Registration: Sign up here
• Activities: Championship event followed by a community open women's/girl only 6K run/walk and festival

🏆 Elite Championship

• Overview: A race for the top tier athletes with some of the best distance runners in the world.
• Prestige: Former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato and bronze medalist Molly Seidel have participated.
• Entry Requirements: Exclusive invite and required time standards.
• Field Size: Limited to a field of 50 athletes.

🚶‍♀️ The Run/Walk

• Participants: All women and girls of ALL abilities are welcome.
• Start Time: Community run begins at 8:05 AM, following the Elite Division at 8:00 AM.
• Course: 6K course (3.73 miles) with a beautiful finisher medal for participants.
• Involvement: Men can join virtually or volunteer.

🌐 Virtual Race

• Participation: Join virtually if you can't make it in person.
• Inclusions: T-shirt, finisher medal, and bib mailed during race week.
• Flexibility: Run at your convenience on your own 6K course.
• Note: Virtual runners are not eligible for overall or age group awards.

👧 Little Ladies Loop

• Ages: Open for little ladies aged 0 - 10.
• Start Time: Begins at 9:30 AM immediately following the USATF Award Ceremony.
• Involvement: Moms and dads can run for free with their little ladies.
• Registration: Please register your little lady to participate.

🎊 The Festival

• Post-Race Activities: An entertaining festival focusing on empowerment and sisterhood.
• Entertainment: Music, an MC, and women-owned vendors.
• Awards Ceremony: USATF Division and Open Division Award Ceremony.
• Conclusion: Festival concludes approximately around 10:30 AM.

🏅 Awards

• Open Division: Top 5 overall women recognized with generous prizes.
• Masters and Grand Masters: Recognized with generous prizes.
• Age Division Awards: Top 3 in each age division receive awards, including the walking division.
• Note: Top 5 overall or overall masters/grand masters will not receive age group awards.