2026 Women's 6k Festival

  • Date Sat 11th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Canton, Ohio
  • Price Free - $45.00
  • Races 7 races

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring and exhilarating day at the 2026 Women's 6k Festival on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, in Canton, Stark! This vibrant event is set to celebrate women and girls of all ages and talents, kicking off with a prestigious USATF sanctioned Elite Women's 6km Championship at 8:00 AM, featuring elite athletes like former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato and bronze medalist Molly Seidel. Following the championship race, the community is invited to join in the open women's and girl-only 6K run/walk at 8:05 AM, where participants of all abilities can enjoy a fast and fun course while earning a beautiful finisher medal.

But the excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! After the races, attendees can revel in a fantastic finishers festival filled with music, women-owned vendors, and a lively award ceremony recognizing the top performers in various categories. For the little ones, there’s the Little Ladies Loop at 9:30 AM, allowing moms to run alongside their daughters in a joyful celebration of empowerment and sisterhood. Whether you join in person or participate virtually, don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and be inspired at the

Organiser's Description

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!

ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP : A race for the top tier athletes, our Elite 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 + 15:45 5K or better (5:04 per mile pace)

"B" STANDARD ENTRY + 16:25 5K or better (5:17 per mile pace )

*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 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 or Be a Helpful Volunteer!

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.** MOM AND DADS CAN RUN FOR FREE WITH THEIR LITTLE LADIES. JUST REGISTER YOUR LITTLE LADY.

START TIME: WHERE: Meet at the finish line near the Women's 6km course for a designated, 0.6km 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 be recognized and receive a generous prize.

Overall Masters and Grand Masters will be recognized and receive a generous prize.

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

  • Adult - Community 6k Run - Women Only

    Incl. Event T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $25.00

    OPENS 17 JUL
  • Student - Community 6k Run - Women Only

    Incl. Event T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $20.00

    OPENS 17 JUL
  • Virtual Option - 6k Run/Walk - Men and Women

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $30.00

    OPENS 17 JUL
  • Elite Field Women's 6km Championship

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 31 DEC
    *This event is an invite/standard only race
  • Walking Division - Women Only

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $40.00

    OPENS 20 DEC
  • Pink Division 6k Run/Walk **This Division Is for Breast Cancer Survivors**

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th July 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $45.00

    OPENS 05 FEB 26
    **This division is for breast cancer survivors**
  • Little Ladies Loop

    Sat 11th July 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $10.00

    OPENS 03 JUN 26
    For 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.

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Location

Downtown Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, Canton, 44702, OH, United States

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