Girls on the Run 5K
Thanks to everyone for making our end-of-session 5K on Saturday, December 10th at UNC-Asheville a success! We had over 500 participants, 405 Running Buddies, 140 coaches, and over 200 spectators at our event, which equals one great morning of fun! Thanks for your support on SO MANY levels. We’ll see you at our spring 5K on Saturday, May 19th.
Our 5K Planning Team will be gearing up in mid-February, so if you are interested in volunteering, please contact us and click here to complete the online 5K Volunteer Form. Please note: All volunteers must pass a background check prior to volunteering the day of the event.
Come experience the magic! Pre-event activities include:
- Warm-up Zumba with Lisa Zahiya
- Hooping Hearts
- Shoe Drive with Foot Rx Running
- Family Tent, SoleMates tent
- T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating info booth
- Goody Happy Hair
- And more!
Running Buddies and Community Runners volunteer to run with our program participants as they complete this 5K event – offering support and encouragement to cross the finish line. If you are interested in volunteering as a Running Buddy (related to participant, 16 and older – if a sibling under 16, must both be accompanied by a parent/guardian/volunteer over 16) or as a Community Runner (not related, will be matched, 18 and older, must pass background check), click here for the Running Buddy/Community Runner Registration Form (available early February). To read our Running Buddy Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
