Girls on the Run “Star Power” Community 5k – November 7th

[October 26, 2015]  SPRINGFIELD – Girls on the Run of Central Illinois invites you to join them for the fall Girls on the Run “Star Power” 5k presented by Memorial Health System. This non-competitive run/walk will be held on Saturday, November 7th at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, in celebration of the fall 2015 Girls on the Run program participants.

The fall season of the 10-week Girls on the Run program is coming to a close. More than 400 third through eighth grade girls at 32 area 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.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 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. Post-race activities will take place until noon on race day.

Online registration is encouraged at www.GOTR centralillinois.org.  Registration October 24 – November 5 at a discounted rate. Participants may also 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 Katlyn Puclik at Katlyn @GOTRcentralillinois.org or 217-726-9808.

[Jennifer Sublett]