Girls on the Run Southcentral Alaska Spring 5K
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5K Celebration
Girls on the Run Southcentral Alaska holds a season closing celebratory 5K at Westchester Lagoon on May 15, 2027. The event marks the end of the program season and gives participants a measurable sense of accomplishment for completing a 5K (3.1 miles) course.
The council provides race bibs and a commemorative medal to every program participant who completes the course. Every participant is required to have a Running Buddy for the entire route; a Running Buddy is an individual who accompanies a participant along the course for safety and support. Parent or guardian Running Buddies are permitted.
The event is presented as inclusive and accessible. The course is described as suitable for walking, running, rolling, or pushing at each participant’s pace, and designated accessible parking is available. Safety measures include bibs, assigned Running Buddies, course monitoring with head counts, and a council safety plan. Volunteers appointed through the council will undergo a background check.
Community registration is available with tiered fees for different registration types, and program participants and coaches are already registered and do not need to register separately. The day also features pre 5K activities, on site merchandise sales, water stations, a DJ, happy hair or face painting, and volunteer roles such as set up, registration, course marshals, Running Buddies, water stations, and cheer stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
