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Women's Distance Festival

Name: Women's Distance Festival
Start: 2026-05-17T08:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Columbia, MD

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May 17, 2026 · Columbia, Maryland, US

Listed Dec 23, 2025

Maryland 5K

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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.

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