Girls on the Run Central Maryland Carroll County 5K
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Carroll County 5K Celebration
The Carroll County 5K is the end‑of‑season celebratory event for the Girls on the Run Central Maryland program. It is held in Westminster, MD on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1235 Tech Ct. The course length is 5K (3.1 miles) and the event is presented as a non-competitive celebration of season-long training.
The event provides program participants with a tangible sense of accomplishment. Program participants and coaches are pre-registered for the 5K and receive commemorative medals; other registered participants will receive a 5K shirt if registered by April 27, 2026. Registration categories listed for community participants include 5K Buddy and Community Runner, each priced at $40. No refunds are allowed.
Organizers require every participant to wear a race bib and use a running buddy system. The council monitors the course, conducts head counts, and implements a safety plan that trains staff and volunteers to respond to emergencies. Volunteers appointed through the council undergo background checks. Volunteer roles include set-up and tear down, registration, course marshals, running buddies, water stations, cheer stations, and event activities such as Happy Hair.
Event materials mentioned for participants include a 5K training guide and Spirit Alley signage; a Carroll County 5K guide and course map are noted as coming soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
