Frederick Women's Distance Festival
When is Frederick Women's Distance Festival?
Frederick Women's Distance Festival takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Frederick, MD.
What distances does Frederick Women's Distance Festival offer?
Frederick Women's Distance Festival offers 4 events: Little Women 1K Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, Athletes Serving Athletes 5K, VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Women 1K Fun Run | 1.0 km | $15.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Athletes Serving Athletes 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Frederick Women's Distance Festival cost?
Registration for Frederick Women's Distance Festival starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Frederick Women's Distance Festival held?
Frederick Women's Distance Festival is held in Frederick, MD at Frederick Community College Student Center.
About Frederick Women's Distance Festival
Join us for the 37th annual Frederick Women's Distance Festival!
The Frederick Steeplechasers are bringing this exciting event back to Frederick Community College in 2026!
As with all Steeplechaser races, we will pay your processing fee. The registration fee you see is exactly what you'll pay! No sneaky add-on fees.
Net proceeds will again be donated to The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, see our website at https://frederickwdf.com
HISTORY
In 1979, the RRCA started the Women’s Distance Festival in response to the lack of distance running events in the Olympic Games for women. The first Women’s Distance Festival events were held on July 13, 1980, the date of the men’s marathon at the Moscow Olympics. Today, the Women’s Distance Festival celebrates the history of women’s right to participate in running events at any distance and at any age. While women’s participation in distance running nearly matches that of men, the Women’s Distance Festival continues to serve as a celebration of the determination and dedication of women runners across the country.
TEAMS
Participants of the 5k Run/Walk may optionally register as part of a team. In-person runners who are competing on a team are also eligible for individual awards.
| Team Type | Description | Minimum Team Size |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Any combination of mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, granddaughter, wife, partner, etc (you know who your family is!) | 2 |
| Friends | Any company, civic organization, club, friends | 4 |
Registrants who wish to participate in the team competition must provide the team name and team category during registration.
If you are registering a large team and would like to pay in a single payment, contact the race director at info@frederickwdf.com.
SPONSORS
Please consider supporting the event through one of our sponsorship opportunities. See www.frederickwdf.com/sponsors.
TRAINING
The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club offers a nine-week summer training program for women in preparation for the Frederick Women's Distance Festival 5k. The coaches are excited to be able to bring our beloved women's 5k training program back this year for in-person training runs.
Registration for the training program is separate from registration for the race. Signup at: https://runsignup.com/fsrcwdf5ktraining. The training program is free for members of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. If you're not already a member, you will need to signup before registering for the training program.
For more information about our training program see: https://steeplechasers.org/training/training-programs/wdf-5k-training-program/
Get a Refund by Referring Friends
Invite your friends to join you at this year's Frederick Women's Distance Festival. If you get three friends to register using the special referral link included in your confirmation email, you will receive a $5.00 refund as our Thank You. Have more than three friends? We'll refund $5.00 of your registration fee back to your credit card for every three friends that register with your referral link.
You can post your special referral link on social media or email directly to friends and family. The more you post, the more likely you'll get real money back!
Applicable to 5k and Virtual 5k events only.
Sponsorship Information
See the sponsor page of our website for a list of all of our sponsors and for more information on race sponsorships.