2026 Women's 6k Festival

  • Date Sat 11th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Canton, Ohio
  • Price Free - $25.00
  • Races 7 races

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Women's 6K Festival, taking place on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, in beautiful Canton, Stark! This vibrant event is designed to celebrate women and girls of all ages and abilities, featuring an exhilarating USATF sanctioned championship race alongside a community-friendly 6K run/walk. Kick off the morning with elite athletes competing in the Women's 6km Championship, including some of the world's top distance runners, and then join the fun at 8:05 AM for the open run, where all participants will receive a stunning finisher medal!

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the races, immerse yourself in a fantastic finishers festival that celebrates sisterhood, empowerment, and community. Enjoy music, engage with women-owned vendors, and cheer for the award winners in various divisions. Don’t forget about the Little Ladies Loop for ages 0-10, where young champions can shine alongside their moms and dads. Whether you're participating in person or via our virtual race option, mark your calendars for a day of inspiration and celebration!

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 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 )

*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 9:40AM, 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 awards.

Overall Masters and Grand Masters will be recognized and receive awards.

Top 3 in Pink Division will be recognized and receive awards.

Top 3 in Walking Division will be recognized and receive 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 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

  • Student - Community 6k Run - Women Only

    Incl. Event T-Shirt

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

    $20.00

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

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $20.00

  • Elite Field Women's 6km Championship

    Incl. T-Shirt

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

    Free

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    *This event is an invite/standard only race
  • Walking Division - Women Only

    Incl. T-Shirt

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

    $25.00

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

    Incl. T-Shirt

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

    $25.00

    **This division is for breast cancer survivors**
  • Little Ladies Loop

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

    $12.00

    OPENS 01 APR 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 600 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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Downtown Centennial Plaza, Canton, 44702, OH, United States

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