Frederick Women's Distance Festival

  • Date Sat 2nd August 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
  • Time 12:00AM EST
  • Location Frederick, Maryland
  • Price $15.00 - $35.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring weekend at the 36th Annual Frederick Women's Distance Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 2nd, and Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at Frederick Community College! This exciting event celebrates the strength and spirit of women runners with a 5K Run/Walk that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time runner, join us for a memorable experience that fosters community and camaraderie.

The Frederick Women's Distance Festival has a rich history dating back to 1979, aimed at promoting women's participation in distance running. The festival not only provides a platform for competition but also encourages team spirit through family and corporate team registrations. Plus, with no hidden fees, you can focus on what truly mattersโ€”your race! Don't miss out on this empowering event that supports The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this wonderful celebration of health, fitness, and female empowerment!

Organiser's Description

_JOIN US FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL FREDERICK WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL!_

The Frederick Steeplechasers are bringing this exciting event back to Frederick Community College in 2025!

As with all Steeplechaser races, we will pay your processing fee. The registration fee you see is _EXACTLY_ what you'll pay! No sneaky add-on fees.

Net proceeds will again be donated to The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County [https://frederickwgc.org].



_MORE INFORMATION_

For more information, see our website at https://frederickwdf.com [https://frederickwdf.com]



_HISTORY_

In 1979, the RRCA started the Womens Distance Festival in response to the lack of distance running events in the Olympic Games for women. The first Womens Distance Festival events were held on July 13, 1980, the date of the mens marathon at the Moscow Olympics. Today, the Womens Distance Festival celebrates the history of womens right to participate in running events at any distance and at any age. While womens participation in distance running nearly matches that of men, the Womens Distance Festival continues to serve as a celebration of the determination and dedication of women runners across the country.



_TEAMS_

Participants of the 5k Run/Walk may optionally register as part of a team. In-person runners who are competing on a team are also eligible for individual awards.

TEAM TYPE
DESCRIPTION
MINIMUM TEAM SIZE

Family
Any combination of mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, granddaughter, wife, partner, etc (you know who your family is!)
2





Corporate/Group
Any company, civic organization, club, friends
4

Registrants who wish to participate in the team competition must provide the team name and team category during registration.

If you are registering a large team and would like to pay in a single payment, contact the race director at [email protected].



_SPONSORS_

Please consider supporting the event through one of our sponsorship opportunities. See www.frederickwdf.com/sponsors [https://www.frederickwdf.com/sponsors].



_TRAINING_

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club offers a nine-week summer training program for women in preparation for the Frederick Women's Distance Festival 5k. The coaches are excited to be able to bring our beloved women's 5k training program back this year for in-person training runs.

Registration for the training program is separate from registration for the race. Signup at: https://runsignup.com/fsrcwdf5ktraining. The training program is free for members of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. If you're not already a member, you will need to signup [https://steeplechasers.org/membership/join/] before registering for the training program.

For more information about our training program see: https://steeplechasers.org/training/training-programs/wdf-5k-training-program/

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. Technical Race Shirt - Choose From Tank or Short-Sleeve

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS SOON
  • Athletes Serving Athletes 5K

    Incl. Technical Race Shirt - Choose From Tank or Short-Sleeve

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:55AM EDT)

    $35.00

    OPENS SOON
    This event is reserved for participants with the Athletes Serving Athletes organization, including athletes, captains, and wing (wo)men.
  • Little Women 1k Fun Run

    Incl. Cotton T-Shirt in Youth Sizes

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $15.00

    OPENS SOON
    1k Fun Run for girls age 13 and under. Registration includes t-shirt and medal.
  • VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. Technical Race Shirt

    $30.00

    OPENS SOON

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Location

Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, 21702, MD, United States

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