2026 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank

The 2026 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank takes place July 11 in Canton, Ohio, featuring a USATF-sanctioned elite championship 6K race beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open community 6K run/walk for women and girls at 8:05 a.m. Point-to-point course shuttles operate from 6:00–7:45 a.m. with parking at Downtown Centennial Plaza. All finishers receive medals, and a post-race festival includes vendor booths, music, and award ceremonies recognizing top five overall open division finishers, masters and grand masters categories, and top three finishers in pink, walking, and age divisions. A Little Ladies Loop (0.6 km) for ages 0–10 begins at 9:40 a.m., with parents running free. Virtual race options include mailed t-shirts, medals, and bibs for those unable to attend in person.