Girls on the Run Central Maryland Howard County 5K
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Girls on the Run Central Maryland Howard County 5K
The Fall 2026 Season Celebratory 5K takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Columbia, Maryland at 7150 Columbia Gateway Drive. The event is the closing activity for Girls on the Run Central Maryland programs and provides a tangible end of season goal for program participants.
The course distance is 3.1 miles. Program participants and coaches are already registered through the council and only community members and designated 5K Buddies need separate registration. Registration options listed include 5K Buddy and Community Participant, each with a stated fee of $40, with no refunds. Participants who register early are eligible to receive a 5K shirt by the published deadline. GOTR and H&S program participants receive commemorative medals.
The event is described as accessible for people with disabilities and includes designated parking. Safety measures include required race bibs, assignment of running buddies, course monitoring and head counts, and a council safety plan. Volunteers appointed by the council will undergo background checks.
Additional on-site features include sign making, a photo booth, water stops, happy hair and face painting stations, and merchandise for sale. Volunteer roles listed for the event include set up and tear down, registration, course marshals, running buddies, water stations, cheer stations, and happy hair or face painting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
