Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake Eastern Shore 5K
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About the race
The Eastern Shore 5K is the season-closing Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake event held on 12/05/2026 at Pirate's Wharf Park, 4701 Whitehaven Rd, Quantico, MD 21856. The event is a celebratory 5K course of 3.1 miles that gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment and a commemorative medal.
The event includes pre-5K activities such as happy hair stations and bling your bib, plus merchandise for sale. Family members, friends, and community participants may take part alongside Girls on the Run participants; all non-program participants who take part are required to register and receive a GOTR 5K bib. Parents and guardians are encouraged to serve as 5K buddies.
Registration pricing and windows are listed for the event: early bird registration at $35 (10/12/26–10/25/26) and standard registration at $40 (10/26/26–11/18/26). Early bird registrants are guaranteed t-shirt sizing.
Volunteers support a range of roles including start and finish line support, course marshals, water stations, post-race refreshments, cheer stations, happy hair, and bling your bib. The course is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities; participants may walk, run, push, or roll at their own pace, and designated parking spots are available. Pets are not allowed on the field, course, or at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
