Right to Run

Right to Run
Seneca Falls, NY
Saturday, May 9th 2026

In Person: 5K
Virtual: 5K | 19K 

Join us as we celebrate women's suffrage in historic Seneca Falls, NY! 

The Right to Run is a celebration of the passing of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It all began in Seneca Falls, NY when Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention – the first-ever Women’s Rights Convention. This 5k race takes place through the town of Seneca Falls, highlighting the town's rich history and landmarks, and if you can't make it to Seneca Falls, our virtual run options allow you to join us from anywhere in the U.S.

The Right to Run serves as a powerful reminder of the long, difficult journey women traveled to obtain their right to vote. Crossing the finish line takes dedication, resilience and strength- all qualities shared with the suffragists that fought for women’s suffrage.

Men, women and children are welcome to join us for the Right to Run. Right to Run Inc.’s purpose is to inspire, empower, mobilize and connect women. Right to Run 19K, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Right to Run 5km is certified to be accurate by the USATF, NY25003KL 

The Right to Run 5km is certified to be accurate by the USATF, NY25003KL 

Limited-Edition Race T-Shirt
All participants who register by April 18th will receive an exclusive race t-shirt—designed for style and comfort, available in both men’s and women’s fits!

Your Very Own Medal 
EVERY finisher will receive a medal at the finish line, and this year’s design is one you’ll be proud to wear!

5k start time: 9:00 am
Start/Finish Line: Home of the National Women's Hall of Fame 1 Canal Street Seneca Falls NY, 13148
You can learn more about the National Women's Hall of Fame by visiting their website at www.womenofthehall.org
The event is runner and walker friendly. The course will typically close after 1 hour which allows for a pace of anything under 20 minutes per mile. 

VIRTUAL RUNNERS:
The virtual Right to Run 5k/19k will go live on Saturday May 9th, 2026, and remain open until May 31, 2026!

You'll have until the end of the month to share you results using RunSignUp by following these steps:
1 - Log into Your RunSignup Account here: runsignup.com/Login
2 - Go to Your Profile: runsignup.com/Profile
3 - Click Submit Virtual results on the event for which you have results

Your race swag and bib will be shipped to you at the address you registered with!

Friday May 8th 2026
4:00 PM- 6:30 PM
The National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Saturday May 9th 2026
7:30 AM- 8:45 AM
The National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Award ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM on race day. Awards must be picked up on race day – they cannot be mailed. Awards will only be given to those officially timed in the in-person 5K.
Awards will be presented to the overall top 3 males, and top 3 females
Age group awards will be presented to the top 3 male, and top 3 female in each of the following age groups:

• 19 years old and under
• 20-29 years old
• 30-39 years old
• 40-49 years old
• 50-59 years old
• 60-69 years old
• 70+ years old

• <0.2 miles from start/finish line
  • Seneca Falls Community Center (35 Water Street)
  • People's Park Canal Parking Lot (15 Water Street)
  • Fall Street /State Street (street parking)
    
    
• ~0.4 miles from start/finish line
  • Generations Bank Headquarters (20 E Bayard Street)
    
    
• ~0.5 miles from finish / start line
  • Community Parking Lot located behind Fall Street businesses
  • Generations Bank (19 Cayuga Street - front & back parking lot)
  • Various lots and street parking located on lower Fall St by Trinity Episcopal Church
    
    
• ~0.1 - 1 miles from finish / start line
  - Ovid St (street parking)
  - Various side streets where parking is permitted

For our event to be a success we are in need of volunteer support!
Register to volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/SenecaFalls/RighttoRun19K5K