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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
GOTRNEW 2024 Fall Celebration 5k Presented by Children's Wisconsin
Date
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Location

Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Campus

1825 N Bluemound Dr

Appleton, WI 54914

Time

8:00 a.m. - Girls on the Run Participant Activities
9 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K

Price

Registration Type Price
General Registration: August 5 - November 14

$25 (running buddy)

$35 (Non-GOTR community member)

Race Day Registration: Saturday, November 16 (in-person) $35

 

NOTE: Program participants and coaches have already been registered for the 5K and DO NOT need to register.

Let this information guide you for the big event! 

  • Free parking is available around Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton
  • Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the event to warm up and ensure your child's Coach distributes materials and checks them in
  • There will be one water stop along the 3.1 mile course.  If you feel like you will need additional water we encourage you to bring your own water bottle
  • This is a joy-filled celebration! We encourage participants to wear their brightest gear, tutus, fun socks, face paint, etc!

Volunteers help ensure our end of season 5K celebration is possible. Interested in volunteering at our upcoming 5K event? Fill out our volunteer form today! 

We need volunteers for the following activities to ensure our event is a success! 

  • Set-up and Tear Down
  • Registration
  • Course Marshalls
  • Running Buddies
  • Water Stations
  • Cheer Stations
  • Happy Hair 

Note: All volunteers appointed through our council will undergo a background check. 

 

Adult 5K participant smiles while running outdoors through the city

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 in your 5k bag). Our team ensures every participant has 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 conduct head counts. Our team has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident.

Yes. 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.

A Running Buddy is an individual designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K event, for the entire duration of the course.

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

Absolutely! Every registered program participant (Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole) who completes the 5K will receive a medal.  All additional running buddies and community participants will receive a commemorating 5k item (shirt or knit hat or other item).  All 5k participants will receive finish line refreshments provided by area businesses.

Yes! Family, friends and community members outside of our program can participate in the event, but must register.

We highly encourage Running Buddies, even for the virtual 5K.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event. We will have shirts, hats, and other apparel available for purchase by cash or card!

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!

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Two Girls on the Run Coaches smile while running

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Not a coach or a Girls on the Run participant?  
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