WITH RACES CANCELLED, GIRLS ON THE RUN PLANS VIRTUAL 5K AS A WAY TO STAY CONNECTED
June 18, 2020, HILLSBORO, NJ – – The mission to inspire young girls doesn’t stop with the COVID-19 pandemic, so Girls on the Run of Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) has transitioned its season 5K run to virtual! The Rainbow Run for Fun virtual 5k will take place between July 31 and August 2, 2020 and is open to the public. Register here: https://runsignup.com/rainbowrun4fun5k.
From July 31 through August 2, registrants can complete the Virtual 5k on their time and in their own place.
“The Rainbow Run for Fun virtual 5k celebrates the unstoppable strength, resiliency, and confidence of the 2,200 girls in our program, as well as our entire GOTR community,” said Donna York, Executive Director.
Registration is FREE and open to all, however you can donate $10 or the amount of your choice to Girls on the Run Central NJ during registration. 100% of your donation will go to our Scholarship Fund which makes the program accessible to girls who otherwise would not be able to participate.
All participants will receive:
- A printable bib
- A printable finisher certificate
- A 5K training plan
- Weekly emails with training tips and words of encouragement to keep you motivated!
- A Photo Frame: “I just ran 3.1 miles!” Finisher’s Sign to take a photo with when you complete the 5K.
Please share with out-of-state family and friends as GOTRCNJ is aiming for representation from all 50 states! For race questions please contact Donna York at donna.york@girlsontherun.org, 908.642.4321.
Thank you to the generous support of our sponsors:
HARK-ALS, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, MedExpress, Merrill Lynch and the Waldele Family Foundation.
About Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run of Central NJ is a nonprofit organization serving Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Camden and Ocean counties. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. 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 at three locations: Somerville, Fair Haven and Toms River, NJ. GOTRCNJ anticipates there will be a fall 2020 program, either in-person, virtual or a hybrid of both. For more information go to www. gotrcnj.org.
