Women's Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5K
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Women's Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5K, taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the scenic Arlington area! This exciting event is designed for women runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate fitness and community. The festival features the Women’s Distance Festival 5K, followed by the Run After the Women 5K, which kicks off just 15 minutes later. Both races will traverse a fast, paved trail starting in Bluemont Park, ensuring an enjoyable experience for participants.
All finishers of the Women's Distance Festival 5K will be rewarded with a beautiful rose, symbolizing their achievement. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, including custom tote bags for overall and age-group winners, making this event not only a race but a celebration of accomplishment! Don't miss your chance to be part of this empowering day, filled with camaraderie and competitive spirit. Join us in Arlington for an unforgettable experience on June 7th!
All finishers of the Women's Distance Festival 5K will be rewarded with a beautiful rose, symbolizing their achievement. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, including custom tote bags for overall and age-group winners, making this event not only a race but a celebration of accomplishment! Don't miss your chance to be part of this empowering day, filled with camaraderie and competitive spirit. Join us in Arlington for an unforgettable experience on June 7th!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K, A RACE FOR WOMEN RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
This race is part of the Maryland RRCA's Women's Distance Festival [https://marylandrrca.wordpress.com/wdf-series/]Series.
RUN AFTER THE WOMEN 5K STARTS 15 MINUTES AFTER THE WDF 5K RACE.
Both races run the same 5k course starting in Bluemont Park. This is a fast course on a paved trail. Note that due to construction at the Bluemont tennis courts, there will be a minor detour.
Roses At the Finish Line: WDF 5K participants receive a beautiful rose to celebrate their achievement.
Prizes: Our overall and age-group awards feature custom tote bags, perfect for all your summer adventures, from the farmer's market to the pool.
The events are part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
In addition to overall winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd males and females), we will offer awards for the 1st female and 1st male in each 10-year age group.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Paul Ryan and Mari Diaz
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
This race is part of the Maryland RRCA's Women's Distance Festival [https://marylandrrca.wordpress.com/wdf-series/]Series.
RUN AFTER THE WOMEN 5K STARTS 15 MINUTES AFTER THE WDF 5K RACE.
Both races run the same 5k course starting in Bluemont Park. This is a fast course on a paved trail. Note that due to construction at the Bluemont tennis courts, there will be a minor detour.
Roses At the Finish Line: WDF 5K participants receive a beautiful rose to celebrate their achievement.
Prizes: Our overall and age-group awards feature custom tote bags, perfect for all your summer adventures, from the farmer's market to the pool.
The events are part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
In addition to overall winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd males and females), we will offer awards for the 1st female and 1st male in each 10-year age group.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Paul Ryan and Mari Diaz
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
Races
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Women's Distance Festival 5K
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Run After the Women 5K
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED
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