Running Theme (Team Spirit, Family & Inclusion)

Women Only Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027

Women-only runs and endurance races offering an empowering, supportive atmosphere exclusively for female participants. Browse 128 events (36 confirmed dates) and 640 races from 0.9 km to 306 km.

Events12836 confirmed dates
Competitions640Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 306 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,500 m D+Course elevation profile

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'AngersAngers, Pays de la Loire, FR
Road RunningTrail Running
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km
Nov 11, 2026Trail de PlaintelPlaintel, Brittany, FR
Trail Running
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026Alizés RaidFort-de-France, MQ
Multisport
50 km
Nov 29, 2026Venus Womens Half MarathonSão Paulo, São Paulo, BR
Road Running
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 6, 2026Hangzhou Qiantang Women's Half MarathonHangzhou, Zhejiang Province, CN
Road Running
21.1 km

January 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jan 16, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027Cross Ouest FranceLe Mans, Pays de la Loire, FR
Cross Country RunningTrail Running
20.7 km12.8 km10.8 km7.3 km
Jan 31, 2027Osaka Women’s MarathonŌsaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, JP
Road Running
42 km21.1 km

February 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Feb 28, 2027Every Woman's MarathonSavannah, Georgia, US
Road Running
42.2 km

March 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Mar 14, 2027Nagoya Women's MarathonNagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JP
Road Running
42.2 km

May 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
May 21, 2027 - May 23, 2027PUMA Salzburg MarathonSalzburg, Salzburg, AT
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km7 km
May 28, 2027 - May 30, 2027Adidas TERREX Maxi-RaceAnnecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR
Trail Running
105 km100 km55 km42 km
May 28, 2027 - May 29, 2027Mecklenburgische SeenrundeNeubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, DE
Road Cycling
306 km106 km

Overview & Route Character

Women-only runs and endurance races offering an empowering, supportive atmosphere exclusively for female participants. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Women Only theme currently spans 128 public events and 640 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Popular formats include 5K and 10K road runs, half marathons, and women-only triathlons with individual and team categories. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling with race distances from 0.9 km to 306 km.

Well-marked park and city-center routes welcome both first-time race entrants and experienced runners chasing fast splits. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +6,500 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Angers, Plaintel, Fort-de-France, and São Paulo. Notable events in this category include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Trail de Plaintel, and Alizés Raid. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What defines Women Only events and how many races are listed in the calendar?

Women-only runs and endurance races offering an empowering, supportive atmosphere exclusively for female participants. RunningCompass currently lists 128 events with 640 individual competitions under the Women Only theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.

What distances and disciplines are typical for Women Only races?

Popular formats include 5K and 10K road runs, half marathons, and women-only triathlons with individual and team categories. The 640 listed competitions span distances from 0.9 km to 306 km, led by Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.

What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Women Only?

Well-marked park and city-center routes welcome both first-time race entrants and experienced runners chasing fast splits. Races in this theme reach up to +6,500 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.

Where do Women Only events take place and how can I filter by region and date?

Leading host destinations include Angers, Plaintel, Fort-de-France, and São Paulo. Notable events in this category include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Trail de Plaintel, and Alizés Raid. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 128 events by country, region, month, and distance.