This year, the 48th Delightful Run for Women is kicking off its Training Challenge on Monday, March 23, 2026.

This is the 16th year of the Training Challenge. This year, they’re looking to past participants to help with a TrainHER Challenge, and challenge someone they know to participate in the Training Challenge.

Anyone can participate in the TrainHER Challenge.

It doesn’t matter what fitness level you’re at; the team’s mentors will help you navigate the varying levels of experience to create a path that’s right for you.

Between 250 and 300 women sign up for the Challenge every year, but the goal is to increase that.

There is a virtual option as well for anyone who isn’t able to attend the meetings.

$5 from every Training Challenge registration will be donated to Northern Rivers.

The challenge culminates with our Delightful Run for Women on May 30th in downtown Albany.

For more information on the Annual Delightful Run for Women, the Training Challenge, the annual Kids’ Run, and the Capital Kids 3K, click here.

For more information on the new Lift Her Virtual 5K for Men, click here.