Girls on the Run Fall 5K Celebration

Girls on the Run Fall 5K Celebration

Girls on the Run Fall 5K Celebration is a season-closing event presented by Dayton Children’s Hospital and made possible by Up and Running. The event takes place at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. It includes a festival, a kiddie fun run, and the main 5K course, which is 3.1 miles.

Program participants and coaches are pre-registered by the council. Registered participants receive a commemorative medal and GOTR branded race swag. Family members, friends and community members may also register to participate. A virtual 5K option is available; a site-based 5K takes place at the practice site for some teams.

The council provides safety measures including race bibs for all participants, running buddies for each participant, course monitoring and head counts, and a safety plan that trains staff and volunteers to respond to incidents. The course is accessible for people with disabilities and designated parking spots are available; free parking is provided in Lot 17.

Volunteers support set up and tear down, registration, running buddies, water stations and an inspiration station. Volunteers appointed through the council undergo a background check. Registration for non-program participants is offered at different rates depending on date, and all registrations include liability waivers. Additional on-site activities may include face painting, water stations, happy hair stations and merchandise for sale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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