Girls on the Run 5K moves to Veterans Park

Girls on the Run will be hosting its fourth annual Girls on the Run Community 5K at Veterans Park on May 9 at 8 a.m.

This is the first year for the event to be at Veterans Park. 

“Veterans Park is a beautiful, welcoming space that is easily accessible for all,” said Catherine Gregory, executive director of Girls on the Run. “This new venue for our 5K will be consistent with our fun, celebratory atmosphere with the added the beauty of nature, with wide trails, fields and ponds.” 

Girls on the Run is a youth development program for that prepares girls in third to fifth-grade to lead healthy lifestyles while inspiring them to be powerful, confident and purse their dreams. The program is currently serving 260 girls with 67 volunteer coaches. 

Registration is $22 through March 31 and $28 until race week at girlsontherunbham.org.