Girls on the Run Will 'Run for Their Hero' at Saturday's 5k

This year the Fayetteville YMCA event will support the Girls on the Run (GOTR). GOTR is a program for elementary aged girls from 8-12. This 10-week program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running and is designed to promote good choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through the experience of running, interactive activities and discussions, participants learn how to celebrate being a girl!

This 5k run culminates their spring training in preparing to complete the 5k course, for many it is their first race. As a volunteer coach, this program is in the second season and is near and dear to my heart. The girls have all worked so hard and are excited about the festivities before and after the run on Saturday.

The 5k begins at 7:35 a.m. and 10k at 7:30 a.m, both courses are USATF-certified. Not registered, you still have today to register at the Fayetteville YMCA on Fort Bragg Rd.

Around 180 girls and coaches from seven area schools will be wearing their turquoise blue shirts and getting a special Girls on the Run medal as they run aross the finish line.

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, April 20 between 5-8 p.m., packets can be picked up at the YMCA Fayetteville, 2717 Fort Bragg Road or April 21, race day, on site at 6 a.m.

For more information on the YMCA run or how you can volunteer contact: Trey Wright at 910.426.9622

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