Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley 5K
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5K Celebration - Confidence through Accomplishment
Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley holds a seasonal celebratory 5K that marks the end of the program season and gives participants a tangible sense of accomplishment. The event on Sunday, November 15, 2026 takes place at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School in Winchester, Virginia, and uses a combination of roads around Evandale Elementary and the middle school with Race Marshals directing traffic.
The event is framed as noncompetitive; participants are encouraged to walk, run, roll, push or skip at their own pace. The course length is 3.1 miles, with the fastest participants finishing around 25 minutes and most finishing in 30 to 50 minutes. All program participants receive a commemorative medal. Program participants and coaches are pre-registered and do not need to register again.
Community runners, youth runners, and running buddies may register during specified registration windows, with a registration price increase four weeks before the event and on-site registration available on event day. Liability waivers are required for all registrants. Designated parking and accessible course options are available.
Volunteers support setup, registration, course marshalling, running buddy roles, water and cheer stations, and activities such as face painting and happy hair. Volunteers appointed through the council undergo a background check. For safety, participants wear race bibs, running buddies are assigned, and course monitoring and head counts are conducted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
