Girls on the Run Bay Area 5K
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Girls on the Run Bay Area 5K Celebration
The Girls on the Run Bay Area 5K is a season-closing, celebratory event held at Marina Park in San Leandro, CA on Saturday November 14, 2026. The event is non-timed and intended to provide program participants with a tangible sense of accomplishment by completing a 5K (3.1 miles).
Everyone enrolled in the program receives a commemorative medal. Registered participants receive a non-timed runner bib and a Girls on the Run Bay Area branded gift. Fall 5K registration is priced at $45 through October 21 and $55 after that date. Program participants and coaches who register for the current season are automatically registered for the 5K.
A Running Buddy accompanies a program participant for the full 5K to serve as a motivator, pace setter and cheerleader. If a Running Buddy is assigned and not known to the participant’s family, they receive a team assignment by email the week of the event and are paired with a participant at the team table on event day.
The course is stroller accessible and pets are welcome, though some areas may be crowded; organizers expect around 1500 participants. The event is held rain or shine. Merchandise is sold on site and volunteers support set up, tear down, registration, course marshals, water stations and cheer stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
