Run for Women

11/20/2025

Six years old and already unstoppable! 🏃‍♀️💪 Joelle crushed her second 5K — even beating her previous time! Here’s to making the a mother–daughter tradition. ❤️

“My daughter, Joelle just turned 6 years old earlier this month. She ran her first 5k in November at the Troy turkey trot. Soon after she told me she wanted to do another one! I told her there was one just for girls! She thought that was so cool and decided that the run for women would be her next 5k. Today she ran her little heart out and even beat her time from her previous 5k! I’m so proud of her and so proud to run beside her to cheer her on and watch her accomplish her goals! I hope this run can become a yearly tradition for us!” - Kayla R.

11/18/2025

How do you define a "win"? 🏆

Because it's not always about the podium. Sometimes, the biggest victories are the ones you win against yourself.

Congrats to all the "winners" out there! 🙌

This chart perfectly captures the real answers. For most of us, a "WIN" looks like this:

✅ "I did much better than I thought I would."
✅ "I emerged victorious over negative thoughts."
✅ "I had fun, if that's what you're asking."

Running is a personal victory. A huge shout-out to everyone who showed up, tried their best, and enjoyed the journey! 💖

11/11/2025

Today, we honor those who stand side by side, through every battle and every storm.

11/06/2025

“I did the Run for Women this year for all the women who were unable to. Especially for my Mom, Nichele Robinson. She unfortunately passed away in December 2024 from Stage 4 Cervical Cancer. She meant everything to me and still does. If she was here today she would of ran with me or cheered from the sideline. I miss her so much. Today I felt her spirit giving me strength to make it over that finish line. The ladies on the sidelines telling me to keep going meant so much to me. Even with all the rain, today was amazing.” Dominique R.

11/01/2025

We are in a running BOOM! Let's go. Step 1 - sign up for the Training Challenge (train for the 5K and beyond). Step 2 - sign up for the 5K on May 30, 2026. The sky is truly the limit of where you go from there.

If you started with the Run for Women and went on to other distances comment and tell us ALL about it.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunForWomen

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Run for Women! 👻

Wishing all our runners, walkers, and supporters a spooktacular day filled with treats, no tricks, and maybe even a fun costume run! 🏃‍♀️🕸️🧡

10/28/2025

🚨 Thank You to Our First Responders 🚨

Today, on First Responders Day, we’re especially grateful for the incredible men and women who keep our community — and our race — safe. 💙

From early morning course setup to the final finisher crossing the line, our police officers, EMTs, firefighters, and medical teams ensure every participant, volunteer, and spectator is protected. Your presence gives us the confidence to run strong and celebrate together. 🏃‍♀️💪

Thank you for your service — not just on race day, but 365 days a year. Your dedication keeps us all moving forward safely. 🙏

10/21/2025

"On March 29, 1981, I ran the Freihofers Race for the first time. I was 24. My dad explained to me how to get to the plaza before I left. I kissed him goodbye, drove down to Albany and ran the race. I didn’t know that’d be the last time I’d talk to him. But he had a heart attack and died before I got back home. I’ve run the Freihofers/ Delightful Run most years since in honor of dad. I usually cry as I run thinking about him. He runs beside me. He was there again this year." - Anonymous

We asked you your thoughts on the race and what brings you back every year, today we wanted to share this heartfelt message. Thank you for sharing your stories, we'll have more coming 😉

10/14/2025

Provide your input to improve Washington Park in Albany for runners, walkers, bikers - roads and off-road trails. Wed, 10/15 from 5-6:30pm at the City Office Building. Visit:

The City of Albany has initiated a Complete Streets Traffic Planning Study for the area of Washington Park and Center Square. The study will evaluate pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic circulation within the area, using a Complete Streets approach to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable tra...

10/10/2025

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day 💚🌍

Today, we’re reminded that taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies. 🧠✨

Movement is medicine — and it doesn’t have to mean miles of running. A simple walk, a quick weight session, or even stretching can release endorphins, reduce stress, and boost mood. 💪🏽🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Every step, every rep, every deep breath matters.

Take time for you today — move your body, clear your mind, and check in on a friend. 💚

10/06/2025

"I walked the Run for Women for the first time this year. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in September 2015 at age 42. Surgery, chemo, radiation. "Cancer free." Breast cancer returned in bones January 2024. So now I'm stage 4 and incurable, but as they say in Monty Python, 'I'm not dead yet.'" - Eileen L.

We want to hear your story! If you would like to share your story on inspiration, hope and healing please leave a comment!

Let's support and lieft each other up this month and all year round!

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