Girls on the Run to Participate in Princeton YMCA 5K and 10K

Princeton, NJ -- Girls on the Run of New Jersey East will participate in the 5K run at the Princeton Family YMCA 5K and 10K on Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. at the ETS campus. This race benefits healthy living programs at the YMCA.

Girls on the Run is a physical-activity-based youth development program for girls in Grades 3-8.

During the season, girls meet with volunteer coaches twice per week for 10 weeks and participate in lessons designed to foster the girls’ confidence, help them build connections with their peers, and encourage meaningful contribution to their community through service.

Running is used as a tool throughout the program to reinforce lesson topics and encourage healthy living.

The girls prepare physically and emotionally to participate in a 5K run, encouraging goal-setting and achievement.

“Our amazing GOTR girls have been having fun, being themselves and trying their best all season,” Program Director Anne Klein said. “We are looking forward to the YMCA 5K as the crowning celebration of an awesome spring season!”

Girls on the Run is partnering with the Princeton Family YMCA for the 5K event for the first time.

More than 250 girls are expected to participate along with coaches, parents, and community runners, according to the organization.

To learn more about this event, which is open to the community, visit http://princetonymca.org/events/ymca5k.html.

Supported by presenting sponsor R. Seelaus & Company, Inc., a Summit, NJ-based financial services firm, Girls on the Run of New Jersey East is celebrating 16 years of serving girls in Mercer, Burlington, Essex, Union, and Morris Counties.

The council is currently seeking coaches for the upcoming fall season.

For more information on volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved, visit www.girlsontherunnj.org.

The attached images were provided by Girls on the Run New Jersey East