Hosted by the Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center & the City of Leander, get ready to channel your inner Rosie the Riveter at the Rosie the Riveter Run & Picnic! Whether you’re taking on the 5K, enjoying a casual fun run, or just coming for the post-race picnic vibes, this event is all about empowerment, resilience, and community. 

Pick your race, rock your Rosie-inspired gear, and stick around for a friendly picnic filled with fun, food, and festivities. Together, we can do it!

The Rosie the Riveter Run takes place in the beautiful Lakewood Park. This chip timed event starts in heart of Lakewood park and wraps through the sculpture garden (5k will require 2.5 laps). The 5k course does go off road and has uneven terrain and some rough surfaces.  If that is not for you, simply stay on the great lawn course with our fun run that is a flat level surface.  The great lawn course is flat with no hills or rough terrain. This event will have VERY limited participation, so sign up early to ensure you can join us for this exciting event.  All racers 5k or fun run will need a registration. 

Race Details and Schedule:

DETAILS: Monday, March 24, 2025 at  Lakewood Park. The race will loop through Lakewood Park. Every entrant will receive a high quality shirt of his/her choice, a custom color finisher's medal, and a picnic lunch.

• The fun run is a stroller friendly & dog friendly race, all dogs on leashes and only friendly dogs allowed. 
• The 5k is a combination of solid surface and mulched terrain.  It will not be stroller friendly, but our 4 legged friends will love it!
• Bring your daughter, your team, or your mom as we celebrate Women's History Month in the most fun way possible!

PACKET PICK UP: Race packets can be picked up at the Leander Chamber of Commerce March 19-21 from 9-5pm or prior to the race starting at 10:00 on race day.  All packets must be picked up by March 28th if you are not able to attend the event, but would still like your packet.

PRIZES: The 5K awards ceremony will follow the completion of the race with a first place gold medal awarded to the top finisher in each age categories (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over) for male and female, and an award for most laps completed for the fun run.  All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.

PARKING: Only racers will be allowed to park and access the event.  You will need your racer registration to enter. 

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT WITHOUT A REGISTERED RUNNER.

All participants must have a bib in order to participate.