Run for Women

Join us for 3.1 miles on Sunday., August 30, 2026 – 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk for Women @ Penn State Behrend
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a novice runner or a couch potato up for a challenge, the Women’s Engagement Council’s 5K Run/Walk for Women is a safe place to stretch your legs, find your wings and accomplish your personal fitness goals with the support and encouragement of women just like you. The Run for Women, a Penn State Behrend Women’s Engagement Council event, gives women the rare opportunity to be the front runners and cross the finish line first. Regardless of your age or ability, we hope you’ll gather your friends, family, and colleagues to revel in the immense empowerment of a women’s 5K! Note that participation in this event is open to all regardless of sex or gender. 

Sweet Reward

Need more incentive to toe the line at the Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend? How about Penn State’s world-famous Berkey Creamery Ice Cream at the post-race party. This sweet treat – courtesy of Penn State Behrend Athletics Program — will be the perfect way to cool down and refuel while you kick back and chill with all your new running friends.

Details, details

Location: Penn State Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), 5350 Technology Drive (top of Jordan Road).
Parking: Burke Parking Deck (Technology Drive), AMIC lot, Junker Center.

Please be sure your email address is correct to get parking maps, course maps, last minute race instructions, and a code for packet pickup!

Run or walk

There will be no official walk division or walk awards, entrants may run, walk or do a little of both. Please note that those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, however the adult is not required to participate.

Registration/T-Shirts

The entry fee for the 5K is $25. This price includes a women’s-fit race t-shirt (shirts run true to size, but if you like a little more room, order a size up). Students in grades K-college are $15 with a shirt. There is a $5 discount if you don’t want a shirt. Register online at behrend.psu.edu/wec.

Day-of-race registration and packet pickup on race morning at AMIC from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Note: T-shirts will not be available for late/day-of-race entries. You must pre-register by 8/8/25 to get a shirt.

The Course

The 3.1-mile course starts at Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) on Technology Drive, loops through Knowledge Park on closed roads, and returns to finish in front of the AMIC building.

The Race Director

Heather Cass has been running and racing in the Erie area for more than 25 years. She founded the Her Times Women’s 5K, which she directed for 15 years at Presque Isle State Park.

Timing/Results

Timing by Big White Trailer Timing. Results will be posted shortly after the race. Awards (for women) will be distributed at an awards table when results are complete. Results will be posted at bigwhitetrailer.com

Awards

The top three women overall, top master, and the top three women in each of the following age groups will receive awards: 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+

Pre-race packet pick-up

Early packet pickup will be held on FRIDAY, Aug. 28, from 4-6 p.m. at Penn State Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), 5350 Technology Drive (off Jordan Road) in Harborcreek. There will be signs posted. These are the only times you’ll be able to pick up at Behrend before race morning. You CAN pick up your packet on race day morning though!

*** Be sure your email address is correct when you sign up to get last minute race instructions and a code for packet pickup!

Race Proceeds

Proceeds from this race will support Behrend students and programming that promotes women and allies of women.

Disability Services

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Race Director Heather Cass at hjc13@psu.edu or call 814-898-6419 at least two weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Keep in Touch

Like “RunForWomen5KatPSB” on and “PSBwomenscouncil” on Facebook.

Learn more about the Women’s Engagement Council at www.behrend.psu.edu/wec