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5K Celebration

Confidence through
Accomplishment

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

5K Celebration

Confidence through
Accomplishment

5K Event Details

Event
South Central PA 5K
Date
April 28, 2024
Location

York College, Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center (West Campus)
899 S Richland Ave  
York, PA 17403

Time

8:00 a.m. - Girls on the Run Friends & Family Zone opens
9:15 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K starts

Price

Registration Type Price
February 23 - 5K Online Registration Opens $30
March 28 - register by this date for a guaranteed GOTR 5K shirt -
April 12 at 9:00 a.m. - Deadline to order a Spirit on the Course sign.  $20
April 12 at 9:00 a.m. - 5K Online Registration Closes -
Day of Event Registration  $35

Registration prices increases to $35 after April 12 for day of registration. Bring your phone to register on the day of the event. 

NOTE: Program participants have already been registered for the 5K and DO NOT need to register.

Let this information guide you for the big event! 

  • Online 5K Registration is open from February 23 - April 12 (closes at 9:00 AM). After the online registration closes, individuals will only have the option to register in person on the day of the event. 
  • Interested in ordering a Spirit on the Course sign to cheer your GOTR girl on? Click here to order by April 12 at 9:00 am. You can also order a sign when registering for the 5K
  • Friends & Family Zone opens at 8:00 am. The Grantley Road will close at 9:00 am to prepare for the start of the 5K. Warm-up and announcements start at 9:00 am with the 5K start at 9:15 am. 
  • Free parking is available. See parking map for accessible parking location at the event. Individuals must have an accessible placard to park in this area. If you do not have a placard but need to park close due to health reasons, please contact sarah.fahrney@gotrmidstatepa.org for a pass.
  • See 5K Course Map here!
  • Click here to view the Spring 2024 5K Event Guide. It includes all the information you need to know about 5K day! 

Y - Volunteers help ensure our end of season 5K celebration is possible. Interested in volunteering at our upcoming 5K event? Fill out our volunteer form today! 

We need volunteers for the following activities to ensure our event is a success! 

  • Set-up and Tear Down
  • Registration
  • Course Guides
  • Running Buddies
  • Water Station
  • Cheer Stations
  • Happy Hair
  • Face-Painting Station
  • Poster Station
  • Bling Your Bib
  • Recovery & Refuel Station

Note: All volunteers appointed through our council will undergo a background check. 

 

Adult 5K participant smiles while running outdoors through the city

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Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be face painting, water stations, happy hair stations and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too!

Yes! Family and friends of program participants can participate in the event, but must register. We do not encourage community members to participate due the size of the 5K already.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Absolutely! Every registered participant who completes the 5K will receive a medal.

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants will complete the course in 23-25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30-60 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

Yes! This is encouraged! This is a great way to accomplish a goal together. 

First, we understand that life happens, and circumstance might make it impossible to attend.

 

We strongly encourage that all participants attend and complete the 5K, as it is the goal that teams are preparing for all season long! It’s the ultimate opportunity to build confidence through accomplishment. Remember, this is the first 5K event for many – including coaches, participants, friends and family members. We are in it together!

Yes. Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push or roll safely and at their own happy pace. Designated parking spots are available.

A 5K Buddy is an individual 16 or older, designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K event, for the entire duration of the course.

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). Our council ensures every participant has a running buddy, and only critical 5K volunteers have access to confidential information.

To ensure every participant crosses the finish line, we monitor the course and conduct head counts. Our council has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident.

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise table to commemorate this memorable event.

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Not a coach or a Girls on the Run participant?  
Register to join our 5K event!