Women's Distance Festival
Women's Distance Festival is a running race on May 16, 2027 in Columbia, MD, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- May 16, 2027 (317 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Women's Distance Festival 5K (also known as WDF 5K) is a road race exclusively for female participants of all ages. It is held at the Athletic Building of Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. It is one of many events that comprise the Maryland RRCA WDF Series.
Howard Community College's Athletic Building is located off Dragon Place, near the campus entrance on Campus Drive & Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, MD
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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317
Days to train
- Race
- Women's Distance Festival
- Date
- May 16, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Women's Distance Festival
May 16, 2027