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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
GOTR South 5K (Mercer, Hunterdon and Burlington)
Date
Sunday, November 16
Location

Cadwalader Park, Trenton

 

Time

7:45 AM - Packet pick up 

8 AM - Girls on the Run Festival; GOTR teams meet by their county flag: Burlington, Hunterdon & Mercer

8:30 AM - Pre-race program begins

8:45 AM - Teams gather at starting line 

9 AM - Girls on the Run 5K Start

*The 5K Celebration is a rain or shine event!

Price

Registration Type Price
Online 5K Registration through November 14 $35
November 15/16 (race weekend registration) $40

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

5K Registration

South 5K Map

 

Parking:  We are asking families/buddies/guests to park by county as noted below:

Burlington County Parking:

  • Park at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School, 1300 Stuyvesant Ave, Trenton  
  • Enter parking lot on Stuyvesant Ave. Once parked, walk along Stuyvesant to the crosswalk/light at Hillcrest Ave. Cross Stuyvesant, enter the park and proceed to Athlete’s Village.
  • Burlington Parking Map

 

Hunterdon County Parking:

  • Park at Arthur J. Holland Middle School, 1001 W State St, Trenton
  • Parking lot is behind Holland School. From W. State St, take Lenape Ave to LEFT on Riverside Ave to lot entrance. Walk to W. State St and safely cross to follow path to Athlete’s Village.
  • Hunterdon Parking Map

 

Mercer County Parking:

  • Park at Foundation Academy Charter School, 363 W State St, Trenton
  • Once parked, proceed to W State St to board shuttle bus. Parking attendants will be very visible. Take a FUN 5 minute shuttle to Cadwalader Park and walk along marked path to Athlete’s Village.
  • Mercer Parking Map

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteers help ensure our end of season 5K celebration is possible. Interested in volunteering at our upcoming 5K event? Please complete the volunteer form to sign up!

5K Volunteer Form

Volunteer Parking Map

 

Coaches, 5K Volunteers, Staff & Board Members have THREE options for parking.

  • Cadwalader Park Cottage: Enter Cadwalader Park from Parkside Ave. Make 1st RIGHT into the Cottage parking lot. Walk on the downhill path (across the road you entered on) to Athlete’s Village. *Limited spots and for smaller vehicles only. 
  • Inner Loop: *Must arrive BEFORE 7:45am. Enter Cadwalder Park from Parkside Ave. Proceed past the Cottage (on right) and bear RIGHT. Stay LEFT at fork to access Inner Loop (Trenton Road). Park in designated spots along the loop and walk to Athlete’s Village. NOTE: Cars parked in the Inner Loop will NOT be able to leave the park until the last runners have completed the course (approx. 10:45am).
  • Basketball Court: Enter Cadwalader Park from W. State St. Take Parkside Ave to RIGHT on W. State St. Take IMMEDIATE RIGHT onto park access road. Follow access road to to top/end and go LEFT between tennis & basketball courts to parking lot. NOTE: Please ONLY use this lot if you need to depart quickly during or after the event. The access road will be a walking path for our families so please use caution and drive slowly on your way in/out of this lot.

 

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The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

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!

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!

A 5K Buddy is an individual designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K event, for the entire duration of the course.

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

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

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). Our council ensures every participant has a 5K 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.

Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be a appreciation station, water stations, face gems, music and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too!

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. 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.

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