
From the Organizer
The 49th edition of the world-renowned Delightful® Run for Women presented by Sara Lee® Delightful® Bread will take place in two formats this year. You can choose to participate either in person in downtown Albany on Saturday June 5, 2027 at 9am or virtually (choosing a date between 5/31/27 and 6/6/27 on a course you pick). For more information email runninginfo@freihofersrun.com. Join us for this amazing and empowering community event.
Our event weekend includes the Health and Fitness Expo, free Kids Runs, the Capital Kids 3K, and of course the amazing 5k. Join us as we celebrate 49 years of women's running. Whether you run or walk you won't want to miss participating in 2027.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albany Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
100,081
as of 2023
City Elevation
169 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Delightful® Run for Women - Sat. June 5, 2027 at 9am, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
285
Days to train
Coming Up
Freedom Mile
13 miles away
Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026
4 miles away
Serenity on the Trails
12 miles away
Tunnel to Towers Climb - Capital Region, NY
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Delightful® Run for Women - Sat. June 5, 2027 at 9am
Mar 29, 2027