Women's Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5K
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and camaraderie at the Women's Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Arlington! This exciting event celebrates women runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect opportunity to come together and showcase your passion for running. The Women's Distance Festival 5K is part of the Maryland RRCA's Women’s Distance Festival series and features a fast and scenic course that winds through Bluemont Park.
Following the WDF 5K, the Run After the Women 5K will kick off just 15 minutes later, allowing even more participants to join in on the fun. Every participant in the WDF 5K will be greeted with a beautiful rose at the finish line, symbolizing their hard work and achievement. With custom tote bags awarded to overall and age-group winners, plus additional prizes for top finishers in each 10-year age category, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community—mark your calendars for June 7th!
Following the WDF 5K, the Run After the Women 5K will kick off just 15 minutes later, allowing even more participants to join in on the fun. Every participant in the WDF 5K will be greeted with a beautiful rose at the finish line, symbolizing their hard work and achievement. With custom tote bags awarded to overall and age-group winners, plus additional prizes for top finishers in each 10-year age category, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community—mark your calendars for 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: Every WDF 5K participant receives 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: Every WDF 5K participant receives 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.
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601 North Manchester Street, Arlington, 22205, VA, United States
Women's Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5K
