Run for Women

The Run for Women is a 5K run/walk event held at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania, organized by the Women’s Engagement Council. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the 3.1-mile course starts and finishes at the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), looping through Knowledge Park on closed roads. Open to all regardless of sex or gender, participants can run or walk at their own pace.

The event fosters empowerment and community among women and supporters, featuring awards for various age groups and a post-race party with Penn State’s famous Berkey Creamery ice cream. Proceeds support student programs promoting women and allies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.