Women's Engagement Council 5K Run for Women at Penn State Behrend

5K Run/Walk for Women @ Penn State Behrend

Join us for 3.1 miles on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

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 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, and revel in the empowerment of a women's 5K!

Participation in this event is open to all, regardless of sex or gender.

WEC: 2nd Annual Run for Women

Details, details

  • Race date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 a.m., rain or shine
  • Location: Penn State Behrend's Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), 5350 Technology Drive (off Jordan Road).
  • Parking: Burke Parking Garage (Technology Drive), Junker Center, Almy, or Erie lots.
  • Registration: Register now for the 5K Run/Walk for Women.

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 an adult must accompany those under 18; 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 small, so order a size up if you want it to fit more loosely). Note: There is student pricing—just $15 with a shirt, or $10 without—for those in K-College.

Register now for the 5K Run/Walk for Women

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 on the Big White Trailer website.

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+

Every finisher will receive a small finisher's gift.

Sweet Reward

Need more incentive? How about Penn State's world-famous Berkey Creamery Ice Cream at the post-race party? This sweet treat—courtesy of the Penn State Behrend Athletics Program—will be the perfect way to cool down and refuel while you kick back and chill with your new running friends!

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up

Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 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 your packet before race day.

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

Keep in Touch

Questions

Email race director Heather Cass at [email protected].

Accommodations

The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified 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 814-898-6419 or [email protected] at least a week in advance of your participation.