Girls on the Run Vermont Manchester 5K
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Manchester 5K Celebration
The Girls on the Run Vermont Manchester 5K is a season closing, celebratory 5K (3.1 miles) at Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park on Sunday, June 6, 2027. The event marks the end of the program season and gives participants a tangible sense of accomplishment; every registered finisher receives a commemorative medal. Program participants and coaches are pre-registered and do not need to register. Family members, friends, or mentors who run with participants register as Running Buddies.
The event is non-competitive and supports walking, rolling, pushing, running, or skipping at individual pace. Typical finish times range from about 25 minutes for the fastest participants to 30–50 minutes for most. The course can be made accessible for participants with disabilities and designated parking is available. Event activities include face painting, water stations, happy hair stations, and merchandise for sale. For safety, every participant must wear a race bib, sweepers follow behind the last participant, and staff and volunteers operate under a safety plan. Dogs are allowed in the park but must stay off the 5K course during the event. Community members who wish to run must register as Running Buddies for a current program participant. Registration opens March 29, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
