5K | GOTR Maricopa & Pinal Counties

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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

Girls on the Run participant high fives running buddy at 5K

Two Girls on the Run participants smile while showing off 5K medals

5K Event Details

Event

Girls on the Run 5K

Date

April 20, 2024

Location

Wesley Bolin Plaza
1700 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Time

6:00 a.m. - Packet Pickup/Registration Opens
7:15 a.m. - 1-Mile
8:00 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Inspire and be inspired! All ages, genders and abilities are welcome! This unique, high-energy, FUN event features super soft event shirts in a choice of ladies tank or unisex crew neck styles, sparkly 5K event medals and a flat course with spirited cheer zones along the route. Following the 5K, participants and spectators are invited to enjoy the event festival which includes food, music, games, activities, empowerment and fun.

Price

Public 5K	Price
June 1 - November 30	$30
December 1 - January 31	$35
February 1 - March 31	$40
April 1 - 13	$45
April 14 - 20 (event week)	$50

Registration for the public 1-mile event is $20 through March and $25 in April.

Online registration will open soon and close April 17th at midnight. In person registration will be available after this date at packet pick up events and the morning of the event.

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

5K Registration

GOTR 5K Fun: Important Event Information

All genders, ages and abilities are welcome at this unique, fun, inspirational event!

The event features:

a flat course with cheer zones on wide city streets
your choice of super soft tank or crewneck T-shirt
colorful 5K medals and 1-Mile ribbons
group and individual volunteer opportunities
music, activities, expo, empowerment and FUN!

Volunteer at Our 5K

As girls from across the Valley come together with public event participants to achieve their goals on 5K day, they will be depending on volunteers like you to help them shine!

Now recruiting: event volunteers, cheer zones and sparkle runners!

EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Assignments Include: Set up, take down, registration, fun zone, finish line, aid stations, course support and information.
Teams: Gather fellow students, friends, group members, colleagues etc. to form a volunteer team! If you are interested in forming a team, your team captain should please click on “I’d like to create a team button” during registration and follow the prompts. Once the team is created it will show in a drop down box at the top of all registration forms for other team members to select. If you are participating with a team be sure to select your team name during the registration process.
Event Volunteer Registration will open soon.

CHEER ZONES
We are also looking for groups to serve as cheer stations along the course. Gather 5 or more people from your family, company, community organization, group of friends or team, and help to provide the one-of-a-kind positive energy, excitement and celebration that makes the Girls on the Run 5K so special. Some suggestions: create a theme for the station, dress up, play music, use noisemakers, make signs etc. Our goal is to hopefully fill the course with positive energy and encouragement for all participants and for them – and you all! - to be inspired and have a lot of fun in the process. We ask that before you sign up to reserve a zone that you please confirm that you have at least 5 people available to be in your assigned position on the course from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Cheer Zone Registration will open soon.

SPARKLE RUNNERS
If you would like to run with the girls, this is for you! Be a moving course marshal and provide gentle encouragement and support to all our girls along the run. A Sparkle Runner is an adult female who runs the 5K and cheers on all of our girls as they head towards the finish line! Some Sparkle Runners may be paired with an individual girl to run the whole 5K with, while others will be asked to cheer on all the girls along the course and others asked to help to serve as sweepers. You may come across a girl who got separated from her Running Buddy, is too fast for her Running Buddy, or just needs some extra encouragement! IMPORTANT NOTE: Sparkle Runners will be asked to complete a background check in order to serve in this role.
To become a Sparkle Runner, please click here to register for our 5K and select "Sparkle Runner" as your event category.

Packet Pickup

Optional Packet Pickup:
All pre-registered participants (including 1-Mile, Public 5K, Sparkle Runners and Running Buddies) can pick up their 5K packets in advance. Early packet pick up will be: Thursday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Friday, April 19th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon at the GOTR office at 7721 E. Gray Rd., Ste 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.

It IS acceptable to have someone pick up your packet for you. Event registration will also be available on these days at the increased registration fee.

*** Please note that girls who are currently in the Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole programs do not collect anything at packet pickup. They will wear their program shirts to the 5K and will receive their bib number etc. from their coach on event day in the Team Meeting Area.

Event Day Packet Pickup:
If you do not opt for early pickup you can do so on event morning at the 5K site starting at 6:00 a.m.

Volunteers smiling working packet pick up

5K FAQ

Can I bring my dog or pet?

For safety, no furry friends are allowed on the course or at the event, so please leave all pets at home on 5K day! Pet owners will be asked to remove their pets from the venue if spotted at the event.

What happens in the case of inclement weather or another emergency?

Spectators’ and participants’ safety is top priority for race officials and Girls on the Run. This event will take place rain or shine, and every attempt will be made to conduct the event as scheduled.

In the event of inclement weather or any other circumstances which might jeopardize the safety or health of participants, the event committee reserves the right to delay the start of the event. Announcements will be made at the venue updating participants of any delays on race morning and on social media.

If we are forced to completely cancel the event for safety reasons: email notifications will be sent to all participants, coaches will be notified and updates will also be posted on this page. There is no rain date and no refunds.

Will there be awards?

Awards will be given for the Public 5K event only. Overall awards will be store gift cards from Runner’s Den. A big thanks to them as award sponsors. Additional awards will be distributed to the top three in each age group: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over. Age group and overall awards for the Public 5K will be available for pick up at the Event Day Regostration tent as soon as results are posted. All 5K participants will receive a medal at the finish line, and all 1-mile participants will receive a ribbon.