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 1:30PM EDT
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Price $11.85 - $33.05
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fun and fitness at the Girls on the Run Spring Celebratory 5k! Taking place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Wright State University in Fairborn, Greene, this vibrant event celebrates the limitless potential of young girls through running and positive encouragement. Participants will have the chance to challenge themselves in a 5k race, starting at 2:00 PM, and can enjoy a special half-mile Fun Run at 1:30 PM, perfect for younger siblings and friends who are not quite ready for the full distance.
The Girls on the Run program empowers girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, and this event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together in support of these incredible young athletes. With a race day giveaway of a Girls on the Run branded cinch bag, early bird registration is just $25 until April 26th, so don’t miss out! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, encouragement, and the celebration of achieving personal goals as we cheer on all participants in their pursuit of dreams.
The Girls on the Run program empowers girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, and this event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together in support of these incredible young athletes. With a race day giveaway of a Girls on the Run branded cinch bag, early bird registration is just $25 until April 26th, so don’t miss out! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, encouragement, and the celebration of achieving personal goals as we cheer on all participants in their pursuit of dreams.
Organiser's Description
THE SPRING RENDITION OF THE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K WILL RETURN TO WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY. GIRLS ON THE RUN IS AN INCREDIBLE PROGRAM THAT INSPIRES GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING. GIRLS ON THE RUN STRIVES FOR A WORLD WHERE EVERY GIRL KNOWS AND ACTIVATES HER LIMITLESS POTENTIAL AND IS FREE TO BOLDLY PURSUE HER DREAMS.
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. THE RACE DAY GIVE-AWAY IS A GIRLS ON THE RUN BRANDED CINCH BAG AND IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED - SO DON'T WAIT TO SIGN UP!
BACK THIS YEAR, WE ARE CONTINUING A FUN RUN. THE HALF-MILE FUN RUN WILL START AND FINISH AT THE SAME START FINISH LINE AS THE 5K. IT WILL START AT 1:30PM. THIS RACE WILL NOT BE TIMED, BUT WE WILL RUN THE CLOCK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SEE THEIR TIME. IT IS OPEN TO ANYONE NOT QUITE READY TO TAKE ON THE ENTIRE 5K - AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS AND FRIENDS!
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 3RD AT 2:00PM.
WHERE: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (PARK IN LOT 17)
COST: $25 EARLY BIRD (NOW THROUGH APRIL 26TH) AND $30 AFTER APRIL 26TH
WHO: EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR GIRLS AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY
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. THE RACE DAY GIVE-AWAY IS A GIRLS ON THE RUN BRANDED CINCH BAG AND IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED - SO DON'T WAIT TO SIGN UP!
BACK THIS YEAR, WE ARE CONTINUING A FUN RUN. THE HALF-MILE FUN RUN WILL START AND FINISH AT THE SAME START FINISH LINE AS THE 5K. IT WILL START AT 1:30PM. THIS RACE WILL NOT BE TIMED, BUT WE WILL RUN THE CLOCK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SEE THEIR TIME. IT IS OPEN TO ANYONE NOT QUITE READY TO TAKE ON THE ENTIRE 5K - AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS AND FRIENDS!
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 3RD AT 2:00PM.
WHERE: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (PARK IN LOT 17)
COST: $25 EARLY BIRD (NOW THROUGH APRIL 26TH) AND $30 AFTER APRIL 26TH
WHO: EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR GIRLS AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Races
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Fun Run
Incl. $1.85 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (1:30PM EDT)
$11.85
CLOSED -
5k Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$33.05
CLOSED
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