Presented by AF Group
This October, Girls on the Run of Mid-Michigan invites you to participate in a Virtual 5K and Virtual Movement Challenge. In honor of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, GOTR encourages you to celebrate girls everywhere as they inspire, break boundaries and take charge of their own future!
The Virtual 5K will take place on Oct. 11 in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or anywhere that is safe. We will kick off the event via Facebook Live on Oct. 11 at 11 A.M. The Virtual Movement Challenge encourages participates to complete any physical activity for at least 30 minutes each day during the month of October. You can register for both activities or choose between the two.
“We are grateful for the support from our community during these challenging times,” said Stephanie McClintock, executive director of Girls on the Run of Mid-Michigan. “We hope that these events will keep families active and inspired!”
Participation in both activities are open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run of Mid-Michigan. For a chance to win GOTR swag, show your GOTR spirit on social media using #GOTRMidMich #GOTR5K #GOTRatHome #GOTRGotYourBack #Virtual5K #VirtualChallenge and tagging @GOTRMidMich on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Participants in all categories will receive a finisher's medal and completion certificate. Participants who register for BOTH the virtual challenge and the 5K will also receive a GOTR branded lime green cinch style backpack. These will be shipped to you after the event.
For more information and to register, visit www.gotrmidmichigan.org/5K.
About Girls on the Run
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization with local Councils in all 50 states. Founded in 1996 with 13 girls, Girls on the Run has now served over 2 million girls. Over the course of the program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event. With the largest 5K series by number of events in the world, Girls on the Run hosts more than 330 5Ks per year. Girls on the Run is included as a top research-based program in a Social-Emotional Learning Guide developed by researchers at Harvard University and has been recognized by the National Afterschool Association (NAA) as one of the most influential after-school programs. Girls on the Run is offered in more than 13,000 across the US. Visit www.gotrmidmichigan.org/ to learn how to get involved in your community.
About AF Group
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