Girls on the Run 5K - San Antonio
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Girls on the Run 5K Run/Walk : San Antonio
Girls on the Run South Central Texas holds an end of season 5K run/walk at Mission County Park in San Antonio on November 15. The event is presented as a celebratory closing for program teams and is intended to give participants a tangible sense of accomplishment.
The course is 3.1 miles and is described as accessible so participants can walk, run, push, or roll at their own pace. Every girl registered in the program receives a commemorative medal. Registered participants receive a event race shirt, and official volunteers receive a volunteer shirt. A liability waiver is required with registration.
Early packet pick-up is offered at two locations prior to race day: the Girls on the Run South Central Texas office at 10223 McAllister Freeway Suite 101 and iRun at the Dominion at 22211 IH 10 West #1107A. Race day packet pick-up is available at Mission County Park. Designated parking areas and accessible parking are provided; maps and course route materials are available for reference.
The event includes food trucks, vendors, on-site merchandise, and family friendly activities such as face painting, bling your bib, and happy hair stations. Safety measures noted by the council include mandatory race bibs, assigned running buddies, course monitoring, head counts, and an established weather and safety policy. Volunteer applications are required for all helpers and background checks apply to those 18 and older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
