Women's 6k Festival

Event overview

The 2026 Women's 6k Festival takes place on July 11, 2026 in Downtown Centennial Plaza, Canton, OH 44702. The event includes a USATF-sanctioned Elite Women's 6km Championship field that is invite only and limited. Elite qualifying standards are a 5K time of 15:35 (A standard) or 16:25 (B standard). The main open event is a 6K course, listed as 3.73 miles.

Events, entries and awards

The festival offers an open community women/girls 6K run/walk, a student division open to ages 1-24, a women-only walking division, a Pink Division 6K for breast cancer survivors, a virtual 6K option for men and women, and a Little Ladies Loop for ages 0-10. Virtual registrants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and bib by mail and are not eligible for overall or age group placement awards. The Little Ladies Loop begins after the USATF award ceremony and uses a designated, secure 0.6 km loop; registration for this loop opens April 1, 2026. Post-race activities include vendor presence, music, and award ceremonies. Awards include recognition for the top 5 overall women in the Open Division, overall Masters and Grand Masters, top 3 in the Pink and Walking divisions, and top 3 in each age division; participants who place in the top 5 overall or as overall Masters or Grand Masters will not also receive an age-group award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

• 6K (3.73 miles)
• Little Ladies Loop (0.6 km)

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