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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
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5K Event Details

Event
DeSales 5k
Date
Sunday, May 18, 2025-RAIN OR SHINE!
Location

DeSales University - University Center 

2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034

Time

Please leave extra time for traffic and parking. If possible, please consider carpooling.

8:45am: Arrive for pre-race activities (activities will be held indoors)

10:00am: Race Start

**Running Buddy and/or Alumni registration for program participants who attend schools/sites in the following schools and school districts:

Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lehighton, Lehigh Valley Academy, Palmerton, East Penn, Parkland, Circle of Seasons, Executive Education Charter, Hopewell Park, Northwestern Lehigh, Northern Lehigh, Salisbury, Saucon Valley, Seven Generations 

Price

Registration Categories Price for Both Categories 

Running Buddy (ages 16 and older. Male or Female)

OR

Alumni (must have completed the GOTR or HS program previously. 

$25 *Early Bird Registration. Must register by April 29th 

$30 after April 29th. Shirt size is not guaranteed. 

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

DeSales University 5K Buddy Registration

View the Course Map

 

 

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

  • Set-up and Tear Down
  • Registration
  • Course Marshalls
  • Running Buddies
  • Water Stations
  • Cheer Stations
  • Happy Hair 
  • Inspiration
  • Finish Line Refreshements

Volunteer Registration is open! Click HERE to register.

 

 

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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!

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). Our council ensures that almost 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. 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. Designated parking spots are available.  

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event.

While we love our furry friends, for the safety of all participants dogs are not allowed at the GOTR 5K.  Service dogs are the only exception.

Click here to review a 5k training program

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