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5K Celebration

Confidence through
Accomplishment

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

5K Celebration

Confidence through
Accomplishment

5K Event Details

Event
Spring 2024 25th Anniversary Celebratory 5K: Essex
Date
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Location

Champlain Valley Expo

105 Pearl St

Essex Junction, VT 05452

Time

5K starts at 10am

On-site registration will begin at 7:30am

Celebration activities open at 8:30am

 

*Early Bib Pick Up: Friday May 31st, 4-6pm at the Champlain Valley Expo*

Price

Online Registration:

Adult Running Buddy (18+) - $25

Adult Community Runner (18+) - $25

Youth Running Buddy (0-17) - $10

Youth Community Runner (0-17) - $10

GOTRVT Program Alumni - $10

Day of Event:

Adult Running Buddy (18+) - $35

Adult Community Runner (18+) - $35

Youth Running Buddy (0-17) - $10

Youth Community Runner (0-17) - $10

GOTRVT Program Alumni - $10

Our 2024 Event Guide will be avilable in May - check back here for updates!

*Volunteer registration opens on April 15th!*

Volunteers help ensure our end of season 5K celebration is possible. We need volunteers for the following activities to ensure our event is a success! 

  • Set-up and Tear Down
  • Registration
  • Course Marshalls
  • Water Stations
  • Cheer Stations
  • Happy Hair or Face-Painting Station

Note: All volunteers will be required to undergo a background check. 

Feel free to contact us with any questions: events@girlsontherunvermont.org

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The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants will complete the course in 25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30-50 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

First, we understand that life happens, and circumstance might make it impossible to attend.

 

We strongly encourage that all participants attend and complete the 5K, as it is the goal that teams are preparing for all season long! It’s the ultimate opportunity to build confidence through accomplishment. Remember, this is the first 5K event for many – including coaches, participants, friends and family members. We are in it together!

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). Participants are encouraged to have a running buddy, and only critical 5K volunteers have access to confidential information.

To ensure every participant crosses the finish line, we monitor the course and have sweepers who follow behind the last participant for the duration of the event. Our council has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident.

Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push or roll safely and at their own happy pace. Designated parking spots are available. For both of our 5Ks we are able to create a disability accesible route, please reach out to let us know how we can help you make the most of your 5K: katie@girlsontherunvermont.org

A Running Buddy is a community runner who is a family member, friend, or mentor that runs with their GOTR or H&S girl to provide positive encouragement and champion her as she crosses the finish line. Running Buddies should stay with their participant at all times. 

Yes! This is encouraged! This is a great way to accomplish a goal together. 

Absolutely! Every registered participant who completes the 5K will receive a medal.

Yes! Family member and friends outside of our program can participate in the event by registering as Running Buddies to run alongside the participant they know. They may also sign up to volunteer at the event.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Yes! We will be selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth to commemorate this memorable event.

Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be face painting, water stations, happy hair stations and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too!

For non-program participants, the price of registration will increase on the day of the event - so we encourage you to register ahead of time! Online registration closes at 10pm on the Wednesday prior to the event. After this time you will only be able to register in-person at the event.

Dogs are NOT allowed anywhere on CVE grounds.

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