The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

Yes, all coaches and site liaisons who will be participaitng in the 5K race need to register using the online system.  Your council will provide a discount code that waives the fee. 

If you will just be helping in the 5K village and cheerleading, you do not need to register for the race. (Note: only those who register will get a race day t-shirt). 

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants may complete the course in under 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 by the council). Our council 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 council has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident. EMTs are also on the course in the event of a medical issue.

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.

A 5K Buddy is 16+ years of age and can be a parent/guardian, family member, neighbor, teacher, GOTR coach, or anyone else your participant would like to run with. 5K Buddies support their Girls on the Run participant by encouraging them to complete the 5K at their "happy pace."

If you’re having difficulty finding a 5K Buddy, please let your coaches know. Your child can be paired with a volunteer 5K Buddy. All volunteer 5K Buddies are vetted and background check by Girls on the Run Rhode Island.

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

Yes! Family and friends can participate in the event and must register.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Yes! Check out our activity tables before the start of the 5K. Our Council is also selling merchandise to support our program.

There is a price increase for day of registration.

Our 5K is a rain-or-shine event and will only be cancelled in the case of severe or threatening conditions. If severe conditions should occur on our 5K day, we will post information on our website, on Facebook and Instagram, and via email.

Event registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.