Springfield - Girls on the Run of WMA will host its 5K event on Saturday, June 3 at Western New England University, Wilbraham Road, and is expecting 3,500 to 4,000 people. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in 3rd to 8th grade. During the ten-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event.
This spring season Girls on the Run has 1030 participants in 75 sites around Western MA, with 285 volunteer coaches that bring the curriculum to life. The run starts at 10:30am but the group warm up will begin at 10am, with participants arriving for fun events at 9:30am. 4000 people are expected at this 5K. The event starts with activities, a group warm up and more. This 5K is the culmination of a 10 week, 20 lesson social emotional program, bringing together all participants, coaches, running buddies and families.
Participation in the 5K event is open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run of WMA. Last season’s 5K event brought together 4000 people, including program participants, their family and friends and community members. Registration cost is $30 for adults and $10 for youth and includes an event shirt.
Early arrival is suggested. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Girls on the Run WMA is also looking for volunteers for this event. For more information about the event, how to register and volunteer opportunities, visit www.girlsontherunwesternma.org.
Ad Choices