A woman who was stranded in space will be on hand for the 11th annual Bellin Women’s Half Marathon & 5K Women’s Inspiration Dinner.
Astronaut Sunita Williams will deliver the keynote speech at the dinner on October 3rd.
As the runners get ready for the race the following day, which has the theme FIERCE.
Williams is a veteran of three space missions and holder of the record for the most spacewalk time among female astronauts, and is described as “a shining example of professional dedication, pioneering spirit, and commitment to physical fitness.”
She was among the crew that was stranded in space for over nine months due to some technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
Race Director Linda Maxwell says Williams’ story is a “powerful true example of what it means to be FIERCE – to push beyond limits, overcome challenges and inspire others through actions.”
The Women’s Inspiration Dinner is included with registration for the 2025 Bellin Women’s Half Marathon and half-marathon relay. For 5K participants and guests, dinner tickets are available as an add-on purchase.
Registration and dinner ticket purchases are available at BellinWomensHalf.com.
