The 39th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5K
- Date Sun 12th July 2026 - Sun 19th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Congers, New York
- Price Free - $38.96
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate empowerment and community at the 39th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5K, taking place from Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Congers, Rockland! This uplifting event is not just a race; it's a tribute to the strength of women coming together. With a 5K run/walk at Rockland Lake State Park kicking off on July 12 at 8:00 AM, participants will unite to make a difference for the CENTER FOR SAFETY & CHANGE, an organization dedicated to supporting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and more.
Embrace the spirit of this year’s theme, "Together We Rise," and join hundreds of women and girls as they showcase their determination and resilience. Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, you're playing a vital role in fostering a safer and more equitable future. And for those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option will be available from July 12 to July 19, ensuring everyone can be part of this incredible celebration. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to experience the energy and camaraderie of the Women's Distance Festival—where every step taken is a step toward change!
Embrace the spirit of this year’s theme, "Together We Rise," and join hundreds of women and girls as they showcase their determination and resilience. Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, you're playing a vital role in fostering a safer and more equitable future. And for those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option will be available from July 12 to July 19, ensuring everyone can be part of this incredible celebration. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to experience the energy and camaraderie of the Women's Distance Festival—where every step taken is a step toward change!
Organiser's Description
The Womens Distance Festival is more than just a raceits a celebration of strength, community, and the power of women supporting women. With every stride, every mile, and every finish line crossed, we are helping advance the vital work of the CENTER FOR SAFETY & CHANGE, whose mission is to support, shelter, and provide services to victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes.
This years theme, TOGETHER WE RISE, captures the true spirit of the Womens Distance Festival. It reminds us that when we come togetherlifting each other up, standing side by side, and moving forward as a communitywe create real and lasting change. Every participant, volunteer, and supporter plays a role in building a safer, stronger, and more equitable future for all.
The Womens Distance Festival began as a powerful movement. Created by the Road Runners Club of America, the event originally served as a protest against the lack of long-distance racing opportunities for women. As recently as the 1980 Olympics, it was widely believed that women could not compete at distances greater than 1500 metersless than one mile. In response, the first Womens Distance Festivals were held in July 1980 across the United States, running parallel to the mens marathon at the Moscow Olympics.
The Rockland Road Runners brought the Womens Distance Festival to our community in 1988, and it has since grown into the largest Women and Girls 5K in the tri-state area.
Join us for the 38th Annual Womens Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, July 12 at 8:00 AM at Rockland Lake State Park. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual race option will be available from Sunday, July 12 through Sunday, July 19.
Come experience the ENERGY, STRENGTH, AND DETERMINATION of hundreds of women and girls moving forward together. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you are part of something bigger.
Lace up your sneakers, show up with your community, and remember: WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN, TOGETHER WE RISE.
This years theme, TOGETHER WE RISE, captures the true spirit of the Womens Distance Festival. It reminds us that when we come togetherlifting each other up, standing side by side, and moving forward as a communitywe create real and lasting change. Every participant, volunteer, and supporter plays a role in building a safer, stronger, and more equitable future for all.
The Womens Distance Festival began as a powerful movement. Created by the Road Runners Club of America, the event originally served as a protest against the lack of long-distance racing opportunities for women. As recently as the 1980 Olympics, it was widely believed that women could not compete at distances greater than 1500 metersless than one mile. In response, the first Womens Distance Festivals were held in July 1980 across the United States, running parallel to the mens marathon at the Moscow Olympics.
The Rockland Road Runners brought the Womens Distance Festival to our community in 1988, and it has since grown into the largest Women and Girls 5K in the tri-state area.
Join us for the 38th Annual Womens Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, July 12 at 8:00 AM at Rockland Lake State Park. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual race option will be available from Sunday, July 12 through Sunday, July 19.
Come experience the ENERGY, STRENGTH, AND DETERMINATION of hundreds of women and girls moving forward together. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you are part of something bigger.
Lace up your sneakers, show up with your community, and remember: WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN, TOGETHER WE RISE.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.96 Fee & Women's Race Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.96
OPENS 08 MARRockland Road Runner members get a $5 discount for this event. This event is for runners. -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.96
OPENS 08 MARRockland Road Runner members get a $5 discount for this event. -
Kids Fun Run
Sun 12th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 08 MARA fun sprint for kids up to age 11. Every finisher gets a medal. -
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & Women's Race Shirt
$38.96
OPENS 08 MARThis event is virtual. Rockland Road Runner members get a $5 discount for this event. Discount will be applied at checkout.
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