Run for Women

One of America's most prestigious all-female 5K road races held in Albany, NY! Join us for our 49th edition on Saturday, June 5, 2027. #RFW27

06/17/2026

👟🏃‍♀️ Beth Stalker and Race Director Kristen Hislop discuss the evolution of women’s running gear!

women runners had very limited options and had to wear gear designed for men? From oversized shirts to tube socks...

We're grateful for the very wide variety of women's athletic clothing and gear available today!

What's your favorite workout brand, running shoe, or piece of fitness gear? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/15/2026

Recovery isn't just about resting—it's about moving better. 💪

Beth Stalker shares how Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) with Dr. Chris Bath, owner of Integrative Chiropractic, has helped her stay active, reduce pain, and keep doing what she loves.

A.R.T. is a hands-on treatment that targets muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves to help break up scar tissue, improve mobility, and restore function.

Have you tried Active Release Technique? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

One of the most meaningful moments of the Delightful® Run for Women each year is seeing the American flag proudly displayed at the start of the race.

Today, we honor the Stars and Stripes and all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Wishing everyone a proud and happy Flag Day! ❤️🤍💙

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06/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible companies that helped make our Elite Athlete Welcome Bags extra special this year! 🎉💜

We are so grateful for the generosity of:
✨ TogaNola Snack Company
✨ Saratoga Chips
✨ Sore+Tired
✨ Whip My Butta Organics

Your donations helped us welcome some of the region's top runners and made race weekend even more memorable.

We'd also like to give a special shoutout to two amazing local businesses that generously donated fresh bagels to our Elite Athlete Tent:
🥯 Night Work Bread
🥯 Bear’s Cup

Your support helped keep our athletes fueled and ready to race!

The Delightful Run for Women wouldn't be possible without the support of our local business community. Thank you for helping us celebrate and empower women through running. 💜🏃‍♀️

06/09/2026

We are still so proud of all of the participants from this year's race!

See you June 5, 2027!!! Registration is now open!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunForWomen

06/06/2026

We can't believe it's been a WHOLE week! We are still so proud of everyone who showed up last week. It was a bit chilly, but we made it happen 💪

Congrats again to everyone who crossed the finish line!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: JUNE 5, 2027!!!!

Registration is open! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunForWomen

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06/03/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎 Happy Global Running Day! 🌎🏃‍♀️

Today we celebrate the joy of running and the incredible community that makes our event possible!

A huge congratulations to all of the participants who crossed the finish line on Saturday. Whether you ran, walked, raced for a personal best, or simply showed up and gave it your all, we're proud of you! 💜

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, enthusiastic spectators, generous sponsors, vendors, and community partners who helped make both our Expo and Race Day a success. Your support is what keeps this tradition going year after year.

A special thank you to the Albany and all of the city departments that helped make race weekend possible. We couldn't do it without you!

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