Girls on the Run Vermont is set to stage its 5K event on May 30 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
The event is a celebration of the achievements of more than 1,300 participants. These participants come from northern Vermont Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole teams.
Celebrating Participants and Supporting the Every Girl Fund
The 5K event will see participants joined by a large contingent of supporters. Over 400 volunteer coaches, approximately 500 running buddies, and over 100 volunteers from the Girls on the Run Vermont community will be present.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont is supporting the event, which is presented by M&T Bank.
The 5K is open to the public. All proceeds generated will go to Girls on the Run Vermont’s Every Girl Fund, which aims to ensure that every girl in Vermont has the opportunity to participate in the program through subsidies and financial assistance.
Registration Details for the 5K
Online registration for the 5K was open until 10 p.m. on May 27. The registration fee was $10 for children aged 17 and under and for Girls on the Run Vermont alumni. For adult running buddies and adult community runners, the fee was $25.
This pricing was also honoured in person from 4-6 p.m. May 29 at the Expo. Event-day registration will be open from 7:30-9:30 a.m. May 30 at the Champlain Valley Expo.
Entry fees on the day increase to $35 for adults, while remaining at $10 for children and alumni. Girls on the Run Vermont participants and coaches who registered for the program do not need to register for the 5K event.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Volunteers are still needed for various roles. These include course volunteers, face painting, and equipment setup and breakdown.
- Individuals, families and groups can sign up in advance to volunteer.
- Sign up at gotrvt.org/5k-essex.
- Community service hours are offered for high schoolers.
Activities for participants will commence at 8:30 a.m. and are free for everyone in attendance. The 5K event itself is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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