Girls on the Run Spring Celebratory 5k presented by Dayton Children's Hospital and made possible by Up and Running
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Price $11.85 - $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable day at the Girls on the Run Spring Celebratory 5K on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Fairborn, Greene! This vibrant event is a heartfelt celebration marking the completion of a ten-week season for the young participants of the Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole programs. Expect a day filled with joy and excitement as the girls, bursting with enthusiasm, gather together with their running buddies to tackle the 5K distance.
From fun warm-up dances to colorful "happy hair" and face painting, the atmosphere is electric, making it a unique experience for everyone involved. The camaraderie and support among the participants and their adult running buddies create a magical environment, inspiring each girl as she crosses the finish line. Don't forget, all registrations received by April 28 will get a special race-day giveaway, so secure your spot early! Registration and check-in will kick off at 11:30 AM on race day. Come be a part of this uplifting celebration and help us cheer on these amazing girls!
From fun warm-up dances to colorful "happy hair" and face painting, the atmosphere is electric, making it a unique experience for everyone involved. The camaraderie and support among the participants and their adult running buddies create a magical environment, inspiring each girl as she crosses the finish line. Don't forget, all registrations received by April 28 will get a special race-day giveaway, so secure your spot early! Registration and check-in will kick off at 11:30 AM on race day. Come be a part of this uplifting celebration and help us cheer on these amazing girls!
Organiser's Description
ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN TO A GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K KNOWS THAT IT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER RUNNING EVENT. IT IS A CELEBRATION OF AND FOR THE GIRLS WHO ARE COMPLETING A TEN-WEEK SEASON OF GIRLS ON THE RUN AND HEART & SOLE PROGRAMMING. BY THE DAY OF THE 5K, THEIR ENTHUSIASM IS SO UNBRIDLED THAT THEY ARE RUNNING AROUND BEFORE THE RACE! POSITIVE ENERGY ABOUNDS AS THE GIRLS DANCE TO WARM-UP MUSIC, GET "HAPPY HAIR" AND FACES PAINTED, AND GATHER WITH THEIR TEAMMATES TO HOLD HANDS AS THEY HEAD TO THE STARTING LINE. OUR 5K IS THAT WILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE.
AS MANY OF YOU KNOW, OUR GIRLS ON THE RUN PARTICIPANTS TRADITIONALLY RUN ALONGSIDE AN ADULT RUNNING BUDDY. THE JOB OF THE RUNNING BUDDY IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THEIR GIRL AS SHE TAKES ON A GREAT CHALLENGE. YOU CAN HELP OUR GIRLS FIND THEIR HAPPY PACE AND SHARE IN THE MAGIC OF HELPING HER CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY APRIL 28 WILL RECEIVE A RACE-DAY GIVEAWAY. FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER APRIL 28, THE GIVEAWAY IS NOT GUARANTEED BUT AVAILABLE FIRST-COME FIRST SERVED.
ON RACE DAY, REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN WILL OPEN AT 11:30AM.
AS MANY OF YOU KNOW, OUR GIRLS ON THE RUN PARTICIPANTS TRADITIONALLY RUN ALONGSIDE AN ADULT RUNNING BUDDY. THE JOB OF THE RUNNING BUDDY IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THEIR GIRL AS SHE TAKES ON A GREAT CHALLENGE. YOU CAN HELP OUR GIRLS FIND THEIR HAPPY PACE AND SHARE IN THE MAGIC OF HELPING HER CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY APRIL 28 WILL RECEIVE A RACE-DAY GIVEAWAY. FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER APRIL 28, THE GIVEAWAY IS NOT GUARANTEED BUT AVAILABLE FIRST-COME FIRST SERVED.
ON RACE DAY, REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN WILL OPEN AT 11:30AM.
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