Girls on the Run Spring Celebratory 5k presented by Dayton Children's Hospital and made possible by Up and Running
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 12:30PM EDT
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Price $11.85 - $38.35
- 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, happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Wright State University in Fairborn, Greene! This uplifting event celebrates the incredible journey of young girls as they embrace joy, health, and confidence through running. Participants will take part in a 5K race starting at 1:00 PM, with registration opening at 11:30 AM. For those looking for a shorter challenge, a fun half-mile run will kick off at 12:30 PM, making it perfect for younger siblings and friends who want to join in on the excitement.
The Girls on the Run program empowers girls to unlock their limitless potential, and this event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get involved and support them. Early bird registration is just $35 until April 18th, so don’t miss out on securing your spot! Each participant will receive a Girls on the Run branded reusable bag, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're running alongside a girl as her buddy or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps foster a community of encouragement and inspiration. Join us for a fantastic day of camaraderie,
The Girls on the Run program empowers girls to unlock their limitless potential, and this event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get involved and support them. Early bird registration is just $35 until April 18th, so don’t miss out on securing your spot! Each participant will receive a Girls on the Run branded reusable bag, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're running alongside a girl as her buddy or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps foster a community of encouragement and inspiration. Join us for a fantastic day of camaraderie,
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 REUSABLE 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 12:30PM. 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, APRIL 25, 2026. 5K AT 1:00PM. FUN RUN AT 12:30PM. DOORS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN AT 11:30AM.
WHERE: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (PARK IN LOT 17)
COST: $35 EARLY BIRD (NOW THROUGH APRIL 18TH) AND $40 AFTER APRIL 18TH
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 REUSABLE 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 12:30PM. 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, APRIL 25, 2026. 5K AT 1:00PM. FUN RUN AT 12:30PM. DOORS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN AT 11:30AM.
WHERE: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (PARK IN LOT 17)
COST: $35 EARLY BIRD (NOW THROUGH APRIL 18TH) AND $40 AFTER APRIL 18TH
WHO: EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR GIRLS AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Girls on the Run Spring Celebratory 5k presented by Dayton Children's Hospital and made possible by Up and Running
