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Coach a Program
Become a Running Buddy
Join a Committee
Support a One-Time Event
Be a Race Day Volunteer
Please note: The Running Buddy registration will be available in March. If you're interested in signing up, add yourself to our list and we'll send you an email when the registration is open.
Share a girl's excitement and enormous sense of accomplishment as she crosses the finish line at the Lollipop Family Fun Run. Each Running Buddy is paired with a girl and runs by her side, encouraging her to do her best while also recognizing and respecting her limits. Rather than race competitively, we encourage the girls to strive for their own goals.
We ask Running Buddies to:
- Commit to a total of two dates
- Be enthusiastic, supportive, fun, and flexible
- Be able to run, jog, or power walk a one-mile or 5k distance
- We cannot emphasize enough the importance of flexibility - working with kids means embracing chaos and last-minute planning!
When: Running Buddies meet with their girls on two dates:
1. One practice session at the school you have been matched with, to meet your girl (an afternoon on either November 19 or 20)
2. The Lollipop Family Fun Run on Saturday December 6 - be there at 9AM!
Who can sign up: Registration is open to men and women, ages 16 and up
Cost: Your $35 non-refundable registration fee covers the race entry fee for you and your girl. No refunds will be given. All participants receive a t-shirt, a lollipop, and a goodie bag. Everyone is invited to our post-run celebration, which includes food, a DJ, games, and a scavenger hunt for the kids.
***Please note: every effort will be made to ensure that your girl buddy attends the final run. However, we cannot guarantee attendance, and we rely on your patience and understanding when last-minute changes are necessary. No matter what, your presence at the Lollipop Run greatly benefits the hundreds of girls that we serve.
If you are not able to make the practice (locations, days and times are listed on the application), choose "Alternate" when you register and you will be paired with a girl on the day of the Lollipop Run.
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