A race to honor the those who fought for women’s rights
and that continues to bring us together.
The path is clear because others went before
The Right to Run was founded to celebrate the fight to pass the 19th Amendment—which granted women the right to vote—and the resulting Women’s Right Movement. It all started in Seneca Falls in 1848 with the first Women’s Right Convention and the writing of the Declaration of Sentiments.
On Mother’s Day Weekend, we join together to celebrate the Right to Run—a 5k race that honors the journey women traveled to obtain the right to vote and that continues to bring us together.
Countdown to the Right to Run on May 9, 2026
Race details
5k start time:
9:00 am
Start/Finish Line:
1 Canal Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
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.
In addition to the in-person 5K race,
there will also be virtual options
available for a 5K and a 19K run.
Learn More.
Please volunteer
For our event to be a success, we need volunteer support!