Women's 5K Run
Overview
Photo by: Victah Sailer
The 32nd Annual Freihofer's Run for Women will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
The Freihofer's Run for Women 5km combines some of the top International and American women distance runners and over 4,000 women from the Capital Region and across the nation. From Olympians to recreational runner, it's a wonderful blend of competition, participation and camaraderie.
The start and finish lines are located on Madison Avenue, between the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum in Albany, NY.
Directions to the Empire State Plaza
Event Parking Information
Freihofer's Run For Women Corporate Training Guide
Entry
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There are several ways for you to register for the Run for Women:
Online:
Online Registration
Please note: a $3.50 processing fee will be charged for online registrations in addition to the registration fees below.
Received by 2/28 - $20
Received by 4/30 - $25
Received by 6/1 - $30
Received on 6/4 - $35 (last chance registration)
Print entry form and mail: $35
Save up to 42% by registering online at the link above. 
Individual Print/Mail Registration (PDF) Team Print/Mail Registration (PDF)
Request entry form to be mailed:
Call (518) 273-5552
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up is on the Concourse Level of the Empire State Plaza (Madison Avenue Side). Packet Pick-up is available on Friday from Noon to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday (race day) from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Teams
Photo by: Victah Sailer
Running has always been an individual sport, however Freihofer's Run for Women offers individuals the unique opportunity to run as a member of a team. Growing in popularity, last year over 300 teams entered. You can participate along with your mother, daughter or sister. Represent your company or high school. Run with family and friends - we want to recongize your performance too! Share the fun and camaraderie!
Each participant may only register as part of one team per category.
Categories are:
- Mother/Daughter (consisting of two team members)
- Sister/Sister (consisting of two team members)
- Corporate Teams (consisting of five team members)
- High School Teams (consisting of five team members)
- USATF Club Teams (consisting of five team members)*
- Family & Friends (consisting of five team members)
*In order to qualify for Team Prize Money, you must be a member of a Club team that is currently registered and in good standing with USA Track & Field.
NOTE: All team members must be registered individually by Saturday, May 29.
Team In Training (TNT)
Make your accomplishment meaningful to thousands of others! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) offers an eight week training program for the Freihofer's Run for Women, beginning on April 1st. In addition, you'll receive race entry, race day gear and you'll train alongside some incredible women while you help save lives. First 5K? That's OK!
For more information, visit the TNT 5k training page or call (518) 438-3583.
Awards Ceremony
Following the race there will be an awards ceremony at the outdoor stage on the Plaza Level of the Empire State Plaza at 11:00 a.m. All winners, individuals and teams, must report to the awards tent (adjacent to stage) by 10:45 a.m.
Running Shoes & T-shirt Donations
Don’t throw out those sneakers! Give your used sneakers and race shirts a new life by donating them to those who need your help. Bring previously loved sneakers and race shirts (clean, in good condition, and sneakers tied together) to the Hudson Mohawk Road Runner’s Club booth at the CapitalCare Health and Fitness Expo. HMRRC will donate sneakers to One World Running, Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe, and local charities. Race shirts will go to St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota, and charities throughout the Capital District.
