Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women

Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Location: Cawley Memorial Stadium, 424 Douglas Rd., Lowell, MA 01851
Type: Run

Race feel

A long-standing women-only 5K tradition supporting the House of Hope, welcoming all abilities to run or walk through Lowell's Belvidere neighborhood.

Fun
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for

Walkers Welcome
Women’s Focus

Join a cherished Lowell tradition at Berna's Great Legs 5K, a women-only race celebrating its 44th year. As the second oldest continuously running women's event in the country, it welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to enjoy a fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood. This inclusive event also makes a difference, with 100% of its net proceeds benefiting the House of Hope in Lowell, MA. Gather your friends and family for a supportive and meaningful experience.

What to expect

Expect a welcoming atmosphere for women of all ages and abilities.
Enjoy a fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood.
Walkers are encouraged to participate alongside runners.

Standout details

Women-only event
44th annual tradition
Supports House of Hope
Walker-friendly course

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Solid Challenge

Typical course trends

Typically flat

Distances & registration

3 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

5K
3 options · closes Jul 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
2mo 16d 18h 18m left
- Run
  Closes Jul 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $32.80
- Walk
  Closes Jul 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $32.80
- Sponsor a Student Runner
  Closes Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT · From $32.80

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

Come run in a local tradition! Berna’s Great Legs 5k is a long established women-only race. Now in its 44th year, it is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event in the country. This race is for women of all ages and abilities; both runners and walkers can sign up to enjoy the fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell. Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters and come check out this amazing race.

This event is managed by the Greater Lowell Road Runners with all Timing and Race Management donated by Yankee Timing . 100% of net proceeds from this race are donated to the House of Hope in Lowell, MA.