Women's Ferry Field 5K

Ladies, join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 9AM at the Ferry Field Track in Ann Arbor, MI for the second annual Women's Ferry Field 5K Time Trial!

Last summer, a group of runners decided they wanted to collectively train to break 19:00 in the 5K. This group wanted to create a college-like experience by holding the time trial on a track since it is difficult to find post-collegiate races off the road. The event gathered interest and many others had nostalgia for a track 5K with runners of the same caliber. 

We had nine runners come together last September for the inaugural Women's 5K Time Trial at Ferry Field. No official podium, no first place prizes, no finishing gear; just a hard-earned personal accomplishment. Four out of the nine women broke 19:00 and collectively we ran an average of 19:05. It was awesome and created a unique space where everyone was working together to race the clock instead of each other. Many family, friends, and other runners in the community came out to support the women as they reached this collective goal. Afterwards, we all celebrated our achievements at the local “York Food & Drink".

Although this year we do not have a specific goal time for this 5k, we are opening it up to those in the 18:00-21:00 minute goal-time range. Due to the grassroots-style of this event, we have limited capacity to accommodate outside of this pace range and currently plan to limit the field to 25 participants. Please email the race directors if the race is filled and you were hoping for a spot, as we may consider a second heat if there is enough interest.