Girls on the Run “Be Your Own Super Hero” 5k – Early Registration Ends Monday

[October 22, 2016]  SPRINGFIELD – Girls on the Run of Central Illinois invites you to join them for the fall Girls on the Run “Be Your Own Super Hero” 5k presented by Memorial Health System. This non-competitive run/walk will be held on Saturday, November 5th at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, in celebration of the fall 2016 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 300 third through eighth grade girls at 26 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.

Online registration is encouraged at www.GOTRcentralillinois.org. Early Bird registration ends on Monday, October 24 and is $25 and $15 for youth. Standard registration from October 25 through November 3 is $30 and $20 for youth. Participants may register the day of the event until 9:30 a.m. for $35 and $25 for youth. 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.

It takes over 100 volunteers to run a safe and successful 5k event. Each shift typically lasts 2-3 hours. We are in need of volunteers for water stop and course marshals. To register to volunteer or find out more, please visit our website.

For more information about the event or to register a group, contact Katlyn Puclik-Baker at [e-mail] or 217-726-9808.

[Jennifer Sublett | Executive Director
Girls on the run of central Illinois]