Race date is May 30, 2026 at 9am
Join us for the 48th Delightful®Run for Women
Runner's Instructions (2025)
Spectator's Guide (2025)
Events
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Run for Women 5K
The run takes place in the shadow of the NY State Capitol and City Hall in the heart of downtown Albany. The venue features a spacious start and a gradual downhill finish surrounded by beautiful urban parks and beautiful New York State architecture.
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Capital Kids 3K Run
Join the fun at the annual Capital Kids 3K Run! This 1.86-mile road race is designed to promote an active, healthy lifestyle for youth girls and boys ages 6-14. It begins on Washington Avenue in Downtown Albany. This event offers awards.
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Kids' Run
The Kids’ Run is a series of free mini road races, ranging in distance from 50 meters to 1 mile. The Kids’ Run is open to children between 3 and 10 years of age. Kids receive a t-shirt and a box of Freihofer's® Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Health & Fitness Expo
Over 10,000 people will attend our annual free Health and Fitness Expo at The Armory at Russell Sage College on New Scotland Road. The Expo offers family-friendly health & fitness products, activities & information.
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Event History
This year we celebrate 48 years of women’s running, health & wellness in downtown Albany. Join us as we gather together for another fantastic celebration of running and fitness for all ages.
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Training Challenge
The Training Challenge prepares you to run in the Run for Women 5K. We offer a beginner program for those who are new to running (walk, run/walk or run/walk transitioning to run) as well as intermediate and advanced opportunities for experienced runners.
What's Happening
Since 1979, the Freihofer's Run for Women has been at the forefront of health, wellness and fitness initiatives for women of all ages. Stay up to date on the latest.
Our Products
Welcome to the Pride of the Neighborhood; Freihofer’s Bread since 1913. Freihofer’s features sliced breads, specialty breads, buns and rolls, croutons and sweet goods with a dedication to the freshest, purest ingredients and a quest for innovation.