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.
The race begins at Malone University and finishes at Downtown Canton's Centennial Plaza on Market St. N. This is a USATF certified 6KM championship course that takes you through Canton and ends with a celebration in the heart of downtown.
Race Date:
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Race Day Schedule:
- 8:00AM EDT: Elite Division Start
- 8:05AM EDT: General Race Start
- 9:15AM EDT: Post-Race Ceremony Begins
- 9:30AM EDT: Little Ladies Loop Start
- 10:30AM EDT: Festival Concludes
Event Parking:
Parking is available at downtown. 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 beginning of the race between 6:00am - 7:45am for runners to get to the start line at Malone University.