The Women’s Distance Festival has been cancelled due to the pandemic. For currently registered participants, we have initiated the refund process with our vendor, and we will provide additional information via email in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding.
Women's Distance Festival 5K
Sunday May 31, 2020 CANCELLED
7:30am
Howard Community College

The Howard County Striders host an annual race in the Maryland Women's Distance Festival series. This race features female runners and gives special awards for mother/daughter teams.
Date:
Sunday May 31, 2020
CANCELLED
Time:
7:30am
Distance:
5K
Race Location:
Howard County Community College Athletic & Fitness Center
5500 Dragon Place
Columbia, MD 21044
Women’s Distance Festival 5K Course Map
The course starts and finishes at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. The course is USATF certified (USATF course number #MD006LMJ)
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
WDF 5K Registration Fees | |
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Registration Option | 5K Price |
3/3/2020 – 3/10/2020 | $25 |
3/11/2020 – 5/1/2020 | $30 |
5/2/2020 – 5/28/2020 | $35 |
Packet Pickup | $40 |
How to create a Mother/Daughter Team:
- Enter registration details for first team member
- On team page, select Create New Team. Enter team name
- At payment screen, select Add New Entry. Enter registration details for second team member
- On team page for second team member, select Join Existing Team. Enter same team name from step 2
- When all details are entered, select Checkout at the end
Email wdf@striders.net if you encounter any difficulties during the registration
Women’s Distance Festival 5K Packet Pickup
Date | Time | Location |
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Saturday May 30, 2020 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Feet First Sports |
Sunday May 31, 2019 (Race Day) |
6:30am-7:15am | Start/finish area |
The start/finish area is in the parking lot of the Howard Community College Athletic & Fitness Center. There are several parking lots close to the start/finish area.
Women’s Distance 5K Participant Premium
This year we are excited to offer a pink technical tank top. It’s a moisture wicking/anti-microbial fabric, and the sizing is generous.
(in inches) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
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Body Length | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Body Width | 14-1/2 | 16 | 17-1/2 | 19 | 20-1/2 | 22 |
Shirts are only guaranteed to participants who register by 11:59 P.M., 05/14/2020.
Women’s Distance Festival 5K Awards
Overall winners are NOT eligible for age group awards but ARE eligible for Mother/Daughter awards
- Top 3 Overall
- Top Master
- Top Grand-Master
- Top 3 Mother/Daughter Teams Based on the Daughter’s Age:
- 13 & Under
- 14 – 20
- 21+
- Top 3 in the following age groups:
- 9 & Under
- 10-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80+
If you have any unanswered questions, take a look at our list of frequently asked questions!