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5K Event Guide

Saturday, May 18, 2019 –

Arrive at 7:30 for pre-run FUN for 9:00 5K start

12:30 for pre-run FUN for 2:00 5K start Please NOTE: Parking on campus after 8:30 a.m.

and 1:30 p.m. will not be possible. Enter campus off of Morris Rd. or Rt 202

(Further parking info and map below) SEPTA bus routes 94 & 96 to campus

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, PA

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Dear 5k Participants, Partners & Community Members,

This guide will provide all the details you will need for the 5k event

serving Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA.

Since February, over 1,875 local girls have been meeting twice a week

after school. Together with their coaches they discover valuable life skills

that strengthen their social, emotional and physical muscles. A key part

of their character development lessons is running to prepare to complete

a 5k. As they accomplish that goal and cross the finish line, we hope you

have a wonderful experience as well.

Sincerely,

Tracy Ashdale, Executive Director

Girls on the Run of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA

5K DETAILS

WHO: Nearly 5,000 Girls on the Run Program Participants, Coaches, Families, Community Members, Volunteers and Vendors

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9:00 am Team Arrival: 7:30 am Kids Fun Run: 8:15 am OR Saturday, May 18, 2:00 pm

Team Arrival Time: 12:30 pm Kids Fun Run: 1:15 pm

WHERE: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike

Blue Bell, PA 19422

WHO; The Girls on the Run 5K is the culminating event of the 10-week program.

Whether running, walking, skipping or jumping across the finish line on 5k day,

completing a 5k is a goal set by the girls at the beginning of the program.

**5k Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. It is the

vision of GOTR that all girls who wish to participate in the program have the opportunity to

do so, regardless of financial circumstances.

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Registration: http://www.gotrpa.org

Online registration is open until Tuesday, May 14th

REGISTRATION FEES:

Individual (18 & Up)

Through 4/1

$30

Through 5/14

$35

5k Day

$40

Youth (17 & Under) $20 $22 $25

Kid Fun Run $15 $15 $15 Girls on the Run Program Participants are already registered for the 5K by GOTR.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

GOTR reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions

Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to

weather. Please consider this a donation in supporting girl scholarships.

Packet Pick-Up: Community runners and running buddies pick-up your 5K bib and t-shirt before the 5K. Locations are selected at time of registration. All GOTR girls will get their t-shirt and bib from their Coaches. One coach representative

from each site will pick up all team and coach t-shirts and bibs on May 11, 14 or 15. This

coach will distribute t-shirts and bibs to the team before the 5K.

T-shirts are not guaranteed for Community Runners/Running Buddies who register after April 18. We will have extra shirts that will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Packet pick-up Dates & Locations:

Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

MEDIA: Bryn Mawr Running Co, 1 W Front Street

NORTH WALES: North Wales Running Company, 111 North Main Street

Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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PHOENIXVILLE: All Kinds of Fast, 214 Bridge Street

NEWTOWN SQUARE: The Running Place, 3551 W. Chester Pike

Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

GIRLS ON THE RUN office: 805 N. Bethlehem Pike, Lower Gwynedd 19002

Volunteers: Do you know someone who’d love be a part of the day but isn’t

going to be running? We need 200+ volunteers to make the event a success. Click here for Volunteer Registration. Questions? Email Glynis at glynis.braun@girlsontherun.org

Weather:

Be prepared to run in any weather. The 5k will go on regardless of rain or cold

so be sure to dress in warm layers. In the event of lightning or extreme weather, GOTR reserves the right to delay or cancel the event.

We do not have a weather makeup date.

What to Wear and Bring with you: Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole

Program Participants should wear their new 2019 GOTR 5K t-shirt to the event and BIB with her name on it. Bring a water bottle and pre-run snack. There will be water and snacks for runner after the 5K.

Waves: We will be moving runners through to the start in waves. Reverse

Alphabetical order this year.

Team Unity: We encourage each GOTR team to be creative to make their group stand

out! This is a fun, long held tradition at the GOTR 5ks. Prior to 5k day, participants can

decorate 5K t-shirts, or plan to wear unique hats, shoelaces, tutus, or other items to celebrate the uniqueness of their team.

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5K Finish Photos: There will be photographers at the finish line to capture the moment.

For the safety of all runners photos at the finish line will not be permitted.

Photos will be available through a SNAPFISH link a day or two after the 5K.

You can meet up with your GOTR girl and her running buddy after she exits

the Finishers’ chute to take pictures at the Finish Line Photo tent in front of the “I DID IT” Step-

and-Repeat banner, located on the field by the team signs.

Running Strollers & Pets: For the safety of all event participants, we unfortunately cannot permit strollers, pets,

rollerblades, skateboards, are not allowed on the course.

Kids Fun Run: Register in online 5K registration link or on the morning of the event. Cost $15.00.

8:15 a.m. start and 1:15 p.m. start (see GOTR Village map below for location)

2 & 3 year olds: 25-yard dash

4 & 5 year olds: 50-yard dash

6 & 7 year olds: 75-yard dash

Merchandise Sales:

Get your GOTR gear! Remember to bring cash or credit cards to purchase items from our GOTR Merchandise Tent at the 5k.

Restrooms/Port-a-Potties: There will be 24 Port-a-Potties located on the field (see GOTR Village Map). Please use these first.

There are restrooms located inside College Hall and Parkhouse Hall if needed.

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Parking: It will not be possible to get onto campus after 8:30 a.m. for morning 5K or after 1:30 p.m. for afternoon 5K.

GOTR Families, Running Buddies and Community Runners park in either Central Lot or Fine Arts Lot. Volunteers park in Sports Lot off of Cathcart Rd.

Please practice patience as you depart from the 5K. There will be back-ups as this is a large event with a lot of cars to get in and out. Thank you.

5k Course Map: Our goal is to keep everyone safe. Please respect all

volunteers, staff, course signs and directions.

5K Start

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GOTR Village Map

Field South of College Hall Team Meet-Up Location:

Team signs with school names will be staked in the ground to provide a meeting

location before and after the 5K. Location shown here with STARS.

Map Key:

1. 5k & Kid Fun Run Registration 2. Volunteer Check-in / First Aid Tent / Spirit Sign Pick-up 3. Vendor Check-in / Information Tent 4. GOTR Merchandise 5. Happy Hair Station (colored hair spray, tattoos) 6. GOTR Trailer 7. Finish Line Photos Step & Repeat

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9:00 a.m. 5K Event Timeline:

6:00 am Lead Volunteers Arrive

6:15-6:30 Volunteers Arrive & Check in at the Volunteer Tent (Please park in Sports Parking Lot off of Cathcart Rd.) 6:45 am Vendors Arrive and check-in at the Vendor Tent 7:30 am Girls and Coaches Arrive** Meet at designated team locations (each school will have a sign) on the field behind College Hall (see GOTR Village Map below) 7:30 – 8:30 Happy Hair (pink & green hair spray, GOTR tattoos), Vendor Expo, GOTR Merchandise Tent Open, Event Day Registration 8:15 am Kid Fun Run start for 2 – 7 year olds. Register online or on event day 8:35 am Warm-Up/Stretch with Orange Theory Fitness or Remix Fitness 8:45 am Welcome from Tracy Ashdale, GOTR Executive Director 8:50 am National Anthem 8:50 am Community Runners move to Starting Line Girls, Coaches & Running Buddies file to start with team from team sign location on field 9:00 am 5k START FINISH Only GOTR/H&S Participants Receive Medals Please do not expect to take pictures of the runners as they cross the finish line. Our fabulous photographers will be there to capture that moment. You can meet up with your GOTR girl and her running buddy after she exits the Finishers’ Chute. Take pictures at the Finish Line Photo tent, located on the field by the team signs. **Please eat or pack a healthy breakfast and water. Breakfast items will not be available. Light snacks and water will be available post-race.

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2:00 p.m. 5K Event Timeline:

11:30 am Lead Volunteers Arrive 11:30 am Volunteers Arrive & Check in at the Volunteer Tent (Please park in Sports Parking Lot off of Cathcart Rd.) 11:45 am Vendors Arrive and check-in at the Vendor Tent 12:30 pm Girls and Coaches Arrive** Meet at designated team locations (each school will have a sign) on the field behind College Hall (see GOTR Village Map below) 12:30 – 1:30 Happy Hair (pink & green hair spray, GOTR tattoos), Vendor Expo, GOTR Merchandise Tent Open, Event Day Registration 1:15 pm Kid Fun Run start for 2 – 7 year olds. Register online or on event day 1:35 pm Warm-Up/Stretch with Orange Theory Fitness or Remix Fitness 1:45 pm Welcome from Tracy Ashdale, GOTR Executive Director 1:50 pm National Anthem 1:50 pm Community Runners move to Starting Line Girls, Coaches & Running Buddies file to start with team from team sign location on field 2:00 pm 5k START FINISH GOTR/H&S Participants Receive Medals Please do not expect to take pictures of the runners as they cross the finish line. Our fabulous photographers will be there to capture that moment. You can meet up with your GOTR girl and her running buddy after she exits the Finishers’ Chute. Take pictures at the Finish Line Photo tent, located on the field by the team signs.

**Please eat or pack a healthy breakfast and water. Breakfast items will not be available. Light snacks and water will be available post-race.

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Team Bin & Curriculum Return

GOTR trailer will be parked on the east side of College Hall in the Special Pass Parking Lot. Coaches Please Return:

• Team plastic bin (do not return supplies that were delivered to you except clipboard)

• Curriculum books

• 5K Packet cardboard box

Final Notes: Before the event, please help your participant remember to:

• Hydrate

• Eat healthy food for energy

• Get a good night’s sleep

• Apply sunscreen

• Listen to your body- set a challenging but realistic goal

• Plug into the GOTR positive star power!

Spirit on the Course Signs: If you ordered a sign, please visit the

Volunteer/First Aid Tent after the conclusion of the 5k to pick up your sign! All unclaimed signs will be held at the GOTRPA Office (805 N. Bethlehem Pike, 19002) for 2 weeks after the 5k. Please contact info@gotrpa.org to arrange picking up your sign if you do not get it immediately following the event.

Additional Questions: Please contact our office at 215-540-0813 or

info@gotrpa.org if you have any additional questions regarding Girls on the Run or

the upcoming event.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE

GIRLS AND SO MANY OF YOU WHO

WILL BE RUNNING YOUR FIRST 5K

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Thank You to our Sponsors & Partners:

Community Running Store Partners