Girlfriends Run
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Girlfriends Run : Vancouver Waterfront Park
Girlfriends Run is an annual women-focused running and walking event held in Vancouver, Washington. The event includes multiple distance options and virtual alternatives. It is organized to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support and services.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 6K
- Virtual options for the same distances
The event takes place at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver WA 98660. Organizers report that the Girlfriends and Pink Brigade have raised over $900,000 for breast cancer support over past editions. The main beneficiary is the Pink Lemonade Project, which receives direct donations to fund services for people currently fighting breast cancer.
Race-day and participant features include a women’s technical shirt, a finisher medal or necklace, post-event refreshments such as mimosas and pastries, pampering stations, and massage. Packet pickup requires ID and applicable USAT membership documentation. A bag check is provided at the registration booth. Dogs are not allowed on course except for service dogs, which must start after other participants.
Awards are given to top overall and masters finishers and to age-group top three placings for the Half, 10K and 6K; separate awards for walkers are not provided. The event includes opportunities for youth entries with reduced or child pricing and offers fundraising categories such as Pink Brigade Guys and Glam Gals with associated fundraising expectations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
