Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester will hold its highly anticipated end-of-season 5K Celebration on Friday, May 30, 7 p.m., at MCC. This non-competitive, family-friendly 5K serves as the culminating end-of-season event for the 900 local Girls on the Run participants and as a community gathering focused on fun, connection, and empowerment.
Girls on the Run combines physical activity with engaging lessons to help participants build self-confidence, foster healthy relationships, and develop vital life skills. Over the course of the 10-week program, participants prepare to complete a 5K, while learning how to set goals, overcome challenges, and make a positive impact in their communities. At the 5K Celebration, girls have the opportunity to employ the skills they have learned and achieve the goals they’ve been working toward all season long.
“We are thrilled to host our 30th 5K Celebration and witness the joy and pride of our participants as they cross the finish line,” said Kelly Fisher, Executive Director. “Since the first practice, these girls have been working hard to fulfill this goal all while learning new skills, building confidence, and becoming a team. Last season’s 5K brought together over 1,000 participants at the starting line, and we can’t wait to see the community unite again to celebrate the limitless potential of our GOTR girls.”
Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester is also looking for volunteers to help prepare, organize, and host the 5K Celebration. The council needs volunteers to serve as Sparkle squad team members, sideline cheerleaders, hydration station workers, and clean-up crew members. Throughout the 5K, Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester strongly recommneds every GOTR participant to have a 5K Buddy. 5K Buddies must be 18 years or older, pass background checks if they are paired in advance with participants and did not sign up to support a specific girl, and stay side-by-side with the participant from start to finish. 5K Buddies support GOTR team members at their own pace and motivate them throughout the event. The 5K Celebration and 5K Buddies welcome and encourage all forms of movement.
For more information about the event, how to register, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.gotrrochester.org
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