Girls
on the Run “Be Your Own Super Hero” 5k – Early Registration Ends
Monday
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Katlyn@GOTRcentralillinois.org or 217-726-9808.
[Jennifer Sublett | Executive
Director
Girls on the run of central Illinois] |