Women Run the Cities
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Event overview
PNC Women Run the Cities is a spring running event presented by Twin Cities In Motion. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Distances include a 5K, a 10K that follows the Mississippi River, a 10 mile race, and a youth "Old Dutch Little Chippers Kids Run the Cities." Twin Cities In Motion is a nonprofit organization and PNC is the title sponsor.
Details
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Mile
- Old Dutch Little Chippers Kids Run the Cities
Registration for the 2026 PNC Women Run the Cities opens Friday, October 3, 2025. Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration and the refund policy is valid until five days before the event. Entries may be transferred to another person or switched to a different distance prior to 11:59 P.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, subject to availability.
The 10 mile course has a time limit that requires maintaining a 15 minute per mile pace (2.5 hours). There are no time limits for the 5K, 10K, or Kids Run. Strollers are permitted in any 5K or shorter distance with a waiver and a special stroller bib. Dogs and other pets are asked to remain outside the Finish Controlled Zone. The event includes sustainability measures such as reusable cups at fluid stations, a bike valet at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, and waste stream management by a Green Team. Equity in Motion offers a limited number of 50% off entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
