Girls on the Run Hampton Roads 5K
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Sparkle & Shine Disco 5K : Girls on the Run Hampton Roads
The Sparkle & Shine Disco 5K is a season-closing 5K held on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA. The event serves as a celebratory finale for Girls on the Run Hampton Roads programs and gives participants a tangible sense of accomplishment.
The course distance is 3.1 miles. The event is presented as a fun, noncompetitive celebration; the fastest participants may finish in about 25 minutes while most cross the line between 30 and 50 minutes. Registered participants who complete the 5K receive a medal, t-shirt, tote bag, and branded bandana. Program participants and coaches are pre-registered and will have bibs available at their team meet-up signs on event morning. Bibs are also distributed at the J&A Race Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
Accessibility and safety details include designated parking, course marshals positioned along the route, and a 5K buddy system. A 5K Buddy is a family member or approved individual aged 16 or older who accompanies a participant. A virtual 5K option is available for those who prefer to complete 3.1 miles at another time or location. All registrations include liability waivers. After the 5K there is an on-site afterparty with a live band, food, and drinks, and merchandise is available at the GOTR Shop tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
