I Run for Girls 5K Run/Walk
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I Run for Girls 5K 2026
I Run for Girls 5K is a community run and walk held on September 26, 2026 at 11 Cherry Lane, West Orange, New Jersey. The event is organized by Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey and combines a timed road race with family-focused activities and fundraising.
The event offers a 5K course with both timed race entries and non-competitive walk entries. Separate registration categories are listed for adults, youth under 18, and USATF members. The event is a USATF Grand Prix sanctioned event and posts a course map for participants.
On-site features described for the day include check-in, an opening ceremony, music provided by a live DJ, free food and beverages, and children’s crafts and activities. The event has a fundraising component with a goal of $50,000; at the time of listing, $700 has been raised (about 1% of the goal). Sponsors for the 2026 event include New Jersey Manufacturer's Insurance Company as Snack Stop Sponsor.
Information materials such as a fundraising toolkit and a course map are available as part of the event resources. The program sequence includes check-in, an opening ceremony, and the 5K run/walk start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
