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Women's Distance Festival

Sun, May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Columbia, MD
10600 Hickory Ridge Rd, 21044
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

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A dedicated 5K road race in Columbia, MD, exclusively for female runners, offering a welcoming experience on a paved course.

The Women's Distance Festival 5K is a road race exclusively for female participants of all ages. Held at the Athletic Building of Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, this event is part of the larger Maryland RRCA WDF Series. It offers a welcoming 5K experience on paved surfaces for women runners.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K road race exclusively for female participants.
  • Experience a paved course at Howard Community College.
  • Join an event that is part of the Maryland RRCA WDF Series.

Standout details

  • Exclusively for female participants
  • Part of the Maryland RRCA WDF Series
  • Paved road race

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $43.40

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Easygoing

Rolling road course

5K distance, mostly paved, rolling area

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

The Women's Distance Festival 5K (also known as WDF 5K) is a road race exclusively for female participants of all ages.  It is held at the Athletic Building of Howard Community College in Columbia, MD.  It is one of many events that comprise the Maryland RRCA WDF Series.

Howard Community College's Athletic Building is located off Dragon Place, near the campus entrance on Campus Drive & Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD.

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