Girls on the Run “Star
Power” Community 5k – November 7th
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[October 28, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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] |