Maryland · 5K
Women's Distance Festival
Women's Distance Festival is a 5K event held in Columbia, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Race day
- May 16, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, MD
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- striders.net
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Women's Distance Festival
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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Women's Distance Festival: common questions
- When is the Women's Distance Festival?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Where is the Women's Distance Festival held?
- In Columbia, Maryland.
- What distances does the Women's Distance Festival offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Women's Distance Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Women's Distance Festival?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Women's Distance Festival start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Women's Distance Festival?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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