2025 Women's 6k Festival
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Canton, Ohio
- Price Free - $48.00
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, for the exhilarating Women's 6k Festival in Canton, Stark! This vibrant event celebrates women and girls of all ages and abilities, kicking off with a prestigious USATF-sanctioned championship event at 8:00 AM featuring elite athletes, including former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato and bronze medalist Molly Seidel. Following the championship, participants of all skill levels can lace up for the community open women's and girl-only 6K run/walk at 8:05 AM—a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fast-paced course while earning a beautiful finisher medal!
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the races, immerse yourself in a lively finishers festival filled with music, local vendors, and an empowering atmosphere. The festival will also host award ceremonies recognizing the top performers, with prize money for the top five overall women in the Open Division and special awards for various age categories. And for the little ones, we have the Little Ladies Loop for girls aged 0-10, allowing them to run alongside their mothers in an inspiring celebration of sisterhood. Whether you're running in person or joining virtually, this event promises to be a day of empowerment and community
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the races, immerse yourself in a lively finishers festival filled with music, local vendors, and an empowering atmosphere. The festival will also host award ceremonies recognizing the top performers, with prize money for the top five overall women in the Open Division and special awards for various age categories. And for the little ones, we have the Little Ladies Loop for girls aged 0-10, allowing them to run alongside their mothers in an inspiring celebration of sisterhood. Whether you're running in person or joining virtually, this event promises to be a day of empowerment and community
Organiser's Description
JOIN US JULY 12TH 2025 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!
USATF CHAMPIONSHIP : A race for the top tier athletes, our USATF Women's 6km Championship field has entailed some the best distance runners in the world. From former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato to bronze medalist Molly Seidel, our race has had the privilege of hosting the best. This race entails an exclusive invite and required times standards. Limited to a field of 50.
"A" STANDARD ENTRY + 15:35 5K or better or 32:30 10K or better
"B" STANDARD ENTRY + 16:10 5K or better or 33:30 10K or better
*IF INTERESTED IN THE ELITE FIELD, PLEASE EMAIL TINA RYEE [email protected]
THE RUN/WALK : All women and girls of ALL abilities are welcome to participate in our open community run which goes off at 8:05 AM, following the USATF Championship Elite Division at 8:00 AM. We will be running a 6K course (3.73 miles) and at the end you will receive a beautiful finisher medal. Men are welcome to join us in our Virtual Race!
VIRTUAL RACE : Can't make it in person? Not a problem. Join us in spirit and sign up for our virtual option. Virtual runners will receive t-shirt, finisher medal, and bib in the mail race week. Remember, this race is on YOUR time and YOUR own 6k course preference. Run this on your favorite 6k loop, track, or even come run our course whenever! We also love to hear from you how it went. Send your time and a photo of yourself in to share in the empowerment. 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: For the little ladies and leaders of the next generation. For Ages 0 - 10. Join us to keep the energy high after the USATF Award Ceremony! Our little ladies loop begins immediately following the ceremony at 9:30AM, GIVING MOMS WHO RACED AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO RUN ALONGSIDE THEIR LITTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
START TIME: WHERE: Meet at the finish line near the Women's 6km course for a designated, almost 400 meter secure loop.
THE FESTIVAL : Post-race activities include a FANTASTIC finishers festival that focuses on opportunities, sisterhood, and empowerment. The festival will keep you entertained with music, our fun MC. many women owned vendors, along with an amazing USATF Division Award Ceremony and Open Division Award Ceremony. Festival will concluded approximately around 10:30am.
Top 5 overall women in the Open Division will receive prize money of $300-$200-$100-$75-$50.
Overall Masters will receive prize money of $200 and Grand Masters for $100.
Top 3 in each age division, walking division included! will receive an award. ** Please note that if you are within the Top 5 overall or overall masters or grand masters you will not receive an age group award
USATF CHAMPIONSHIP : A race for the top tier athletes, our USATF Women's 6km Championship field has entailed some the best distance runners in the world. From former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato to bronze medalist Molly Seidel, our race has had the privilege of hosting the best. This race entails an exclusive invite and required times standards. Limited to a field of 50.
"A" STANDARD ENTRY + 15:35 5K or better or 32:30 10K or better
"B" STANDARD ENTRY + 16:10 5K or better or 33:30 10K or better
*IF INTERESTED IN THE ELITE FIELD, PLEASE EMAIL TINA RYEE [email protected]
THE RUN/WALK : All women and girls of ALL abilities are welcome to participate in our open community run which goes off at 8:05 AM, following the USATF Championship Elite Division at 8:00 AM. We will be running a 6K course (3.73 miles) and at the end you will receive a beautiful finisher medal. Men are welcome to join us in our Virtual Race!
VIRTUAL RACE : Can't make it in person? Not a problem. Join us in spirit and sign up for our virtual option. Virtual runners will receive t-shirt, finisher medal, and bib in the mail race week. Remember, this race is on YOUR time and YOUR own 6k course preference. Run this on your favorite 6k loop, track, or even come run our course whenever! We also love to hear from you how it went. Send your time and a photo of yourself in to share in the empowerment. 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: For the little ladies and leaders of the next generation. For Ages 0 - 10. Join us to keep the energy high after the USATF Award Ceremony! Our little ladies loop begins immediately following the ceremony at 9:30AM, GIVING MOMS WHO RACED AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO RUN ALONGSIDE THEIR LITTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
START TIME: WHERE: Meet at the finish line near the Women's 6km course for a designated, almost 400 meter secure loop.
THE FESTIVAL : Post-race activities include a FANTASTIC finishers festival that focuses on opportunities, sisterhood, and empowerment. The festival will keep you entertained with music, our fun MC. many women owned vendors, along with an amazing USATF Division Award Ceremony and Open Division Award Ceremony. Festival will concluded approximately around 10:30am.
Top 5 overall women in the Open Division will receive prize money of $300-$200-$100-$75-$50.
Overall Masters will receive prize money of $200 and Grand Masters for $100.
Top 3 in each age division, walking division included! will receive an award. ** Please note that if you are within the Top 5 overall or overall masters or grand masters you will not receive an age group award
Races
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Adult - Community 6k Run - Women Only
Incl. Event T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$48.00
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Student - Community 6k Run - Women Only
Incl. Event T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$45.00
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Virtual Option - 6k Run/Walk - Men and Women
Incl. T-Shirt
$46.00
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USATF Women's 6km Championship Elite Field
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
*This event is an invite/standard only race -
Walking Division - Women Only
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.00
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Pink Division 6k Run/Walk **This Division Is for Breast Cancer Survivors**
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$48.00
**This division is for breast cancer survivors** -
Little Ladies Loop
Sat 12th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$10.00
CLOSEDFor the little ladies and leaders of the next generation. Join us to keep the energy high after the USATF Award Ceremony! Our little ladies loop begins immediately following the ceremony at 9:30am, giving moms who raced an exciting opportunity to run alongside their little champions. Age Groups: 0 - 10 Start Time: 9:30 AM Who: Little ladies ages 0 - 10 and their supporting moms, dads, and role models Where: Meet at the finish line near the Women's 6km course for a designated, secure loop, that is almost 400 meters long Why: Because building strong foundations starts early. This loop celebrates the progress and potential of every young girl, while providing busy moms a chance to connect with their daughters after the race.
2025 Women's 6k Festival
