Girls on the Run Northeast Tennessee 5K Celebration
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About the race
Girls on the Run Northeast Tennessee Fall 2026 Season Celebratory 5K is a closing event that gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at East Tennessee State University. Parking is available at the Campus Parking Garage, 1043 Jack Vest Drive, Johnson City, and the pre-event area plus the start and finish are located on the intramural fields beside the Center for Physical Activity.
The course length is 3.1 miles and is designed to be accessible so participants can walk, run, push, roll or skip at their own pace. Designated accessible parking is available. Every participant must wear a race bib provided by the council; participants are assigned a running buddy for the duration of the course and liability waivers are required.
All registered participants who complete the 5K receive a commemorative medal, an event t-shirt and a 5K bib. Program participants and coaches are already registered and do not need to register separately. Public registration fees are listed at $30 for pre-registration and $35 for day-of registration.
The council uses a safety plan that includes course monitoring, head counts and trained staff and volunteers. The event includes additional activities such as face painting, happy hair stations, water stations and merchandise for sale. The council seeks more than 100 volunteers to support roles including set-up and tear down, registration, course marshals, running buddies, water stations and cheer stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
