At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. 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.
The 5k is a 3.1 mile course through downtown Durham, with a brief section on the American Tobacco Trail, finishing at the American Tobacco Campus. The 5k participants will pass a water stop about halfway through. We'll also have cheer teams along the course to cheer on the girls and 5k participants.