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2026 women’s 6km festival

Saturday, July 11th 2026

Canton, Ohio

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Women’s 6km Festival presented by PNC Bank

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The Women’s 6K Festival is a one of a kind certified USATF Women’s 6km Championship road race designed for women and girls only. An open community walk/run is hosted as well. The race is designed to empower, inspire, and provide opportunities to the girls and women participating, volunteering, and spectating.

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event highlights

Elite Shakeout Run

Shake out those race day nerves with a casual, easy-paced run alongside athletes from the Women's 6KM Elite Championship field. All paces welcome, just show up and enjoy the miles.

Fri. July 10th | 9:00am | Location TBD

USATF Women’s 6km elite panel

Kick off race weekend and join us after packet pickup for a special hour of conversation featuring 3 elite special guest runners from the Women's 6km Championship field. Hear their stories, ask questions, and get inspired before race day. This is open to the public, details to come!

Thurs. July 9th | 7:15pm

packet pick up @ Second Sole Canton

Pick up your race bib, shirt, and swag bag ahead of race day. Two convenient pickup windows are available the Thursday and Friday before the race at Second Sole Canton.

Thurs. July 9th & Fri. July 10th 3pm-7pm

Women’s 6km Festival Events

Community 6km Run | Adult | $45

Our flagship event, a USATF certified 6km road race for women of all abilities. Whether you're chasing a personal best or crossing your first finish line, this race is for you.
Community 6km Run | Student | $40

A discounted entry for women and girls ages 11–24. Same certified 6KM course, same incredible race day experience built to inspire the next generation of runners.
Pink Division 6km Run/Walk | $45

A special division honoring the strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors. Run it, walk it, or do both. This one's all about celebrating you.
Walking Division | $45

Prefer to walk? This division is for women who want to experience the full 6km course and race day celebration at their own pace. Every step counts.
Little Ladies Loop | Registration opens 4/1/26

A 600-meter fun run for girls ages 0–10, kicking off right after the USATF Award Ceremony. Parents can run alongside their little lady for free, only the child needs to be registered. $15
Virtual 6km Run/Walk | $36

Can't make it to Canton? Run or walk your 6K from anywhere. This is the only division open to men and women, so the whole family can get involved.
Elite Women's 6KM Championship

A USATF certified Women's 6KM Championship featuring some of the best distance runners in the country. This race is invite only and requires meeting qualifying time standards.

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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, and an amazing USATF Division Award Ceremony and Open Division Award Ceremony.

The post-race Festival will conclude approximately around 10:30am.