Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley & Pocono DeSales 5K Celebration
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Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley & Pocono DeSales 5K Celebration
This event is a season-closing 5K celebration run by Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley & Pocono. It is presented as the culminating activity for program participants and is described as giving participants a tangible sense of accomplishment. The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles.
The event location is DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034. The date is listed as Sunday, December 6th (tentative). All program participants receive a commemorative medal. Merchandise will be available at a booth to support the program.
Safety and accessibility measures are described: every participant must wear a race bib, the council pairs nearly every participant with a running buddy, the course is monitored, and a safety plan trains staff and volunteers to respond to incidents. The event is accessible for people with disabilities; designated parking spots are provided. Service dogs are allowed; other dogs are not.
Registration information notes categories such as 5K Buddy (ages 16 and older) and Alumni, with early registration pricing listed at $25 and a later price at $30, and race day registration available. Program participants and coaches do not need to register to participate. Volunteer roles requested include setup and tear down, registration, course marshals, running buddies, water stations, cheer stations, and finish line refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
