ERIE, Pa. — The Run for Women 5K run/walk at Penn State Behrend is less about pace and more about people. The event, which is hosted by the Women’s Engagement Council (WEC), is a celebration of movement, community and personal achievement, regardless of athletic ability.

“This event has such great energy,” said Heather Cass, the race director and a WEC board member. “Whether you’re chasing a personal record or are just looking for a fun reason to get outside and move, you’ll fit right in. It’s one of those mornings where you leave feeling genuinely happy that you showed up.”

Competitive runners won’t be left out: There will be awards for the top three male and female finishers and awards for the top three women in each five-year age group.

Registration for this year’s event, on Aug. 30, is open now at the Run for Women webpage.

The 3.1-mile run/walk begins at 8 a.m. at the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) on Technology Drive. The course is relatively flat: Participants will travel along Technology Drive and through a full loop of Knowledge Parkway before returning to AMIC.

Registration costs just $25, with a keepsake T-shirt, or $20 with no shirt. K-12 students can run for just $15 with a keepsake shirt, or $10 without. Shirts will only be available in adult sizes.

Need more incentive? The post-race party features Berkey Creamery ice cream.

Although the Run for Women 5K celebrates and caters to women, the event is open to all, regardless of sex, gender, age or ability. To learn more, visit the Run for Women webpage.