A 5K distance is 3.1 miles. This is a fun, celebratory event and not a competitive race. While faster 5K participants will complete the course in 25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30-50 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

Strollers and pets are welcome, but please be mindful that the course will be crowded in spots - we expect around 1500 participants.

Yes! Family, friends and community members outside of our program can participate in the event, but must register. Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! 

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event.

A Running Buddy is an individual designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K, for the entire duration of the course. The role is to be a motivator, pace-setter, and cheerleader, and to encourage your assigned participant all the way across the finish line. Event day registration is NOT available for this opportunity - Running Buddies need to be registered at least a week before the event. We will conduct a basic background check on Running Buddies who are not known to the family.

Thanks for cheering on a Girl on the Run! If you are not known by the family of the participant, we will contact you to complete a basic online background check before assigning you. Then, you will receive an email before the event with the name of the team you are assigned to. On 5K day, find the team table of the team you are assigned to and you will be matched with a Girls on the Run participant.

Our 5K events are a pivotal capstone moment in our program, serving as a joyous celebration of our participants' growth and accomplishments throughout the season. Like any 5K run, it is costly to host ($50,000+), so we rely on the registration fees to help cover the costs and make this event possible for our participants. There is no cost to spectate, so we encourage all families and friends to come cheer at the finish line!