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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
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Girls on the Run participant high fives running buddy at 5K
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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
Spring 2023 Celebration 5K
Date
June 4, 2023
Location

Henry M. Jackson High School

1508 136th St SE

Mill Creek, WA 98012

 

Time

7:45 - 8:45am - Participants arrive; Fun Zone open and Community Runner Check-In 

8:45am - Announcements and Warm-up

9:00am - Girls on the Run 5K start

Price

Registration Type Price
ADULT Early Bird Registration (ends April 15) $30
YOUTH Early Bird Registration (ends April 15)

$20
ADULT Standard Registration

$35
YOUTH Standard Registration (15 and under)

$25
Day-of Registration

$40

NOTE: Current season GOTR and H&S program participants have already been registered for the 5K and DO NOT need to register.

5K Registration

Join us on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek for the most joyous 5K around! Our Celebration 5K is open to the public and is for EVERYONE! We encourage walking, running, skipping, hopping - even dancing - to move forward. 

It's a 5K like no other - capes, bandanas, giggles, smiles, tutus, crowns, girl power sparkle, cheers and encouragement abound! Everyone is free to be themselves (AKA AMAZING) and complete the 5K at their own happy pace and with their own unique style.

 

COURSE DETAILS:

The 5K route starts in front of Henry M. Jackson High School and consists of three (3) laps on pavement around the high school and Heatherwood Middle School campuses. View Map Here.

 

EVENT INFORMATION:

Please read our Quick Info Sheet for all of the details. 

  • This event is open to the public. All runners must be registered. (Note: all current Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole participants are already registered. No further action required!)
  • GOTR and Heart & Sole participants should meet with their coaches at their designated team meet up spot (look for team signs) Coaches have bibs and pins for team members.
  • All other runners (family, friends and community runners) should check-in at the Registration Booth to pick up race bib (Pre-registration is stronly encouraged to reduce lines on event day)
  • Please plan to arrive at the event by 8:20 to allow time for parking, check-in and Fun Zone activites.
  • After checking in, visit our Fun Zone with free activities, sponsor booths, photo booth back drops and more. This is the perfect time for photos!
  • Announcements will begin at 8:45. Re-group at the designated team meet-up spots and do a group warm-up.
  • Strollers ARE permitted on the course. However, pets are NOT ALLOWED at the Celebration 5K. With the health and safety of all our participants in mind, we kindly ask that you please leave all furry friends at home! 
  • At the end of the 5K, every participant receives a finishers medal, then is invited to make their way to the refreshment area.
  • We encourage finishers to stay and cheer on other runners. All GOTR and H&S participants must check out with their coaches before leaving the event.
  • Please remember that this is a non-competitive event, with each runner moving at their own pace and all finishers celebrated equally.

 

PARKING: 

Free parking is available on site at Henry M. Jackson High School. When leaving the 5K event, please be sure to use the designated exit to avoid the race course.

Volunteers help ensure our Celebration 5K is possible. Interested in volunteering at our upcoming 5K event? Click below to learn more about volunteer opportunities. We need 100+ volunteers to help make our 5K successful!

5K Volunteer Form

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

  • Set-up and Tear Down
  • Registration
  • Course Marshalls
  • Water Stations
  • Cheer Stations
  • Fun Zone Activities
  • Finish Line Area

 

 

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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!

Our 5K is a closed course and only registered participants will be allowed. For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). 

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.

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. Our 5K course is on paved roads and sidewalks. Designated parking spots are available.

Yes! This is encouraged! This is a great way to accomplish a goal together. You will need to register for the 5K.

Absolutely! Every registered participant who completes the 5K will receive a medal. Our amazing volunteers receive a GOTR shirt. 

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

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.

Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be activities in the Fun Zone, sponsor booths and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too! Be sure to arrive at the 5K early so you have time to take in all the fun before the run begins.

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