Girls on the Run Spring 5K

Girls on the Run Western MA is excited to announce the return of its end-of-season 5K Celebration on Saturday, June 6th at UMass Amherst. This non-competitive, family-friendly 5K serves as the culminating end-of-season event for local Girls on the Run participants, as well as a community gathering focused on fun, connection, and empowerment.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in 3rd to 8th grade. During the ten-week program, girls participate in lessons that build confidence, foster healthy relationships, and encourage community service while they prepare to complete a 5K.

This spring season, Girls on the Run has 1,100 participants on 73 teams throughout all four Western MA counties, with 295 volunteer coaches that bring the curriculum to life.