Girls on the Run “Rock Your Star Power” Community 5k
Early Registration Ends October 18

[October 17, 2019]  Girls on the Run of Central Illinois welcomes the community to join them for the Girls on the Run “Rock Your Star Power” 5k presented by Memorial Medical Center. This non-competitive run/walk will be held on Saturday, November 9 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, in celebration of the 350 Girls on the Run fall program participants.

More than 350 third through eighth grade girls at 29 central Illinois schools and community sites are participating in the Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole curricula, which focuses on teaching self-respect and healthy lifestyle choices. The program season ends with the 5k event that celebrates their training. The event is open to the entire community. Family, friends, and community supporters of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register to run or walk the course with the girls.

Along with the program participants, their volunteer coaches will also participate in the 5k run/walk. There are 115 volunteer coaches who gave their time this season to ensure all girls in central Illinois are prepared for a lifetime of healthy living and self-respect.  Total 5k turnout is expected to be 750 runners and an additional 1,000 family members and friends cheering on the girls.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a free family-friendly festival that includes face and hair painting, fun activities, and photo opportunities. The race start time is 10:00 a.m. and medals will be distributed at the finish line to all finishers.

Online registration is encouraged at www.GOTRcentralillinois.org. Early Bird registration ends on Friday, October 18TH.   Standard registration continues through November 8th.  Participants may register the day of the event until 9:30 a.m.  Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois. Girls on the Run fall program participants, coaches, and practice partners do not need to register.

For more information about the event or to register a group, contact Jennifer Sublett at Jennifer@GOTRcentral illinois.org or 217-726-9808.

[Jennifer Sublett | executive director]

Girls on the Run is an international, non-profit prevention program that prepares girls ages 8-13 to run 3.1 miles and educates them about healthy physical, emotional, and social lifestyles. The program empowers girls at an early age to prevent the display of future at-risk behaviors, giving girls greater self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, a healthier body image, and a better sense of community.