Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunForWomen.
Place
Washington Avenue and Eagle Street
Albany, NY US 12210
Description
The 48th 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 May 30, 2026 at 9am or virtually (choosing a date between 5/24/26 and 6/1/26 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 48 years of women's running. Whether you run or walk you won't want to miss participating in 2026.
Referral Savings
You can get money back when you bring friends and family to the Training Challenge and the Run for Women 5K.
Use your referral link when you sign up for the Training Challenge. When 2 friends register you will receive a $20 refund. Share the program!
We also are offering the referral program for the 48th Run for Women. This year when you share your referral code and 2 women sign up for the event you will get a $10 refund. So if you sign up when the race is $25 and 2 friends register you are paying only $15! Another two friends register - well then it is down to $10 (our minimum entry fee). If you pay $30 and 4 friends register then you are paying just $10!!
Our referral program is also available for the Virtual 3K and 5K.
Course Map
Welcome to the Delightful™ Run for Women presented by Sara Lee Delightful Bread. Please familiarize yourself with the course map.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
16th Training Challenge
The 16th Run for Women Training Challenge kicks off on March 23, 2026. During registration we ask you to choose your main location. This helps us to plan for mentor support. You are welcome to join any workout and we strongly encourage everyone to attend on Saturday mornings at 8:30am. Please note that we may have some field trips for clinics. You will get plenty of advance notice.
2026 PROPOSED Schedule and Locations
6:30am Monday - SUNY Albany
1pm Monday - Ciccotti Center parking lot
6pm Monday - 15 Cornell Road, Latham NY
6pm Wednesday - SUNY Albany Dutch Quad, park in the first 3 rows closest to the ring road and near the tennis courts
6pm Wednesday - Feathers Fitness Factory (Rail Trail) 14th Booth Road, Delmar, NY 12054
6pm Wednesday - Southern Saratoga Y - One Wall Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065
6pm Wednesday - Glenville Y - 127 Droms Rd, Scotia, NY 12302
6pm Wednesday - Saratoga State Park, Parking lot near Gideon Putnam Hotel
8:30am Saturday - Halfmoon Town Park - 162 NY-236, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (meet at the Clubhouse)
Any questions can be directed to runninginfo@freihofersrun.com
Event Area Map
Please refer to this map of the event. There is security at the venue so please bring items in a clear plastic bag. Also note that porta potties are plentiful and in multiple locations.
We’re so excited to cheer you on at the Delightful Run for Women! To ensure every participant gets their unforgettable finish line moment—and to keep everyone safe—please remember:
Spectators must remain in designated viewing areas.
Finished runners should not gather near or return to the finish line area.
We’ve hired professional photographers and videographers to capture your big moment, and we don’t want anyone’s finish blocked or missed! Plus, every runner deserves a clear, safe path to cross the line, receive their finisher medal, and head to grab water beyond the media line.
Let’s keep the finish line joyful, safe, and photo-ready for everyone!
Runners Instructions
2026 Runners Instructions will be available in 2026! Please read through the 2025 instructions - you will likely get all your questions answered. PDF is at the bottom of the page.
TEAMS
Did you know that you can enter the Run for Women with a team? And that there are awards?
- Sister/Sister
- Mother/Daughter
- Grandmother/Mother/Daughter
- Great Grandmother/Grandmother/Mother/Daughter
- Corporate
- High School (this does not have to be a high school sports team - it can be a group of friends from the same high school)
- Family & Friends
- Non Binary
- USATF (prize money too)
You can still add to a team today and update your team. Please check your team as we have many that do not have the required minimum number of people entered. For example a sister/sister team must have 2 athletes.
VOLUNTEERS
We always need volunteers. There will be a volunteer dinner with some amazing prizes on Wednesday night, May 29 at 6:00pm at the Armory at Russell Sage College - 130 New Scotland Avenue. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunforWomen
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday 4-8pm
Friday 12-7pm
The Armory at Russell Sage College, 130 New Scotland Avenue, Albany
Saturday 6:30-8:00am
Packet Pickup tent in Academy Park (Eagle Street)
We’re so excited to cheer you on at the Delightful Run for Women! To ensure every participant gets their unforgettable finish line moment—and to keep everyone safe—please remember:
Spectators must remain in designated viewing areas.
Finished runners should not gather near or return to the finish line area.
We’ve hired professional photographers and videographers to capture your big moment, and we don’t want anyone’s finish blocked or missed! Plus, every runner deserves a clear, safe path to cross the line, receive their finisher medal, and head to get water beyond the media and spectator lines.
Let’s keep the finish line joyful, safe, and photo-ready for everyone!
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
