Saturday, July 11th, 2026. The elite division starts at 8:00 AM, with the general race starting at 8:05 AM. The Little Ladies Loop begins at 9:30 AM.

The race starts at Malone University in Canton, Ohio and finishes at Downtown Canton's Centennial Plaza on Market St. N.

The Little Ladies Loop will start and finish at the finish line at Downtown Centennial Plaza.

Parking is available at the start line at Malone University. Please be mindful of road closures on race day.

The race finishes at Market St. N in front of Centennial Plaza.

Shuttles will be provided at the end of the race between 9:30am-11:30am for runners to get back to their vehicles at the start line at Malone University.

The in-person race is for women and girls only. However, the Virtual Option 6K Run/Walk is open to both men and women for $36.

The Pink Division is a special 6K run/walk category dedicated to breast cancer survivors. The entry fee is $45 (increases to $48 after 4/30/26).

It's a 600 meter race for girls ages 0–10. Registration opens April 1, 2026 and the race fee is $15. Parents can run alongside their child for free, only the child needs to be registered.

The Little Ladies Loop starts at 9:30 AM at the finish line at Downtown Centennial Plaza.

Yes! Students ages 11–24 can register for $40 (increases to $45 after 4/30/26).

Yes, both strollers and dogs are welcome on the course.

Refunds are not available for this event. All registrations are final.

Registration prices increase after April 30, 2026, so sign up early to save.

The elite field requires one of the following 5K qualifying times: "A" Standard: 15:35 or better (5:04/mile pace) "B" Standard: 16:50 or better (5:25/mile pace). If you're interested in the elite field, email Tina Ryee at womens6kmfestival@gmail.com.

Parking is available at the start line at Malone University. Please be mindful of road closures on race day.

The race finishes at Market St. N in front of Centennial Plaza.

Shuttles will be provided at the end of the race between 9:30am-11:30am for runners to get back to their vehicles at the start line at Malone University.

Email us at womens6kmfestival@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help!