Women Run the Cities
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PNC Women Run the Cities
PNC Women Run the Cities is a set of road races held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and a dedicated kids race under the Old Dutch Little Chippers name.
- 5K
- 10K along the Mississippi River
- 10 Mile
- Old Dutch Little Chippers Kids Run the Cities
The event includes several race-day services and sustainability measures. Registered participants and volunteers receive free Metro Transit access on race day. Fluid stations will use reusable silicone cups supplied by Hiccup. A bike valet operates at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park on the east side of the Finish Festival. Green Team volunteers support waste stream sorting.
Participant recognition and event items are presented by Storm Creek and include a participant shirt and a finisher medal. A course map for 2026 is published and is subject to change.
Registration for 2026 opens Friday, October 3, 2025. Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration; this refund policy is valid until five days before the event and online transaction fees are non-refundable. Entries may be transferred to another person or switched to a different distance prior to May 15, 2026, subject to availability and any applicable transfer fees. The 10 Mile course requires participants to maintain a maximum pace of 15 minutes per mile, effectively a 2.5 hour limit.
Additional event policies note that one person may pick up another participant’s packet with an authorization form, strollers are permitted in 5K distances with a waiver and special stroller bib, and dogs must remain off course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
