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Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women

location_city Lowell

location_on Massachusetts

flag United States

calendar_today 16 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

Come run in a local tradition!  Berna’s Great Legs 5k is a long established women-only race. Now in its 44rd year, it is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event in the country.  This race is for women of all ages and abilities; both runners and walkers can sign up to enjoy the fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell.  Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters and come check out this amazing race.

 

This event is managed by the Greater Lowell Road Runners with all Timing and Race Management donated by Yankee Timing.  100% of net proceeds from this race are donated to the House of Hope in Lowell, MA.

Races Offered

Little Miss Fun Run (Ages 7 and Under)

Jul 16, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

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18:15

5K Run

Jul 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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19:00

5K Walk

Jul 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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19:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lowell.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 19.3° / 30.0°
wb_sunny 20.1° / 30.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.7 /
water_drop 70.7%

About Lowell

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Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.

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