Girls on the Run Southern Utah hosts 5K
By Melissa Miller
Girls on the Run Southern Utah will host its spring 5K event May 19 at Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park in Washington Fields. 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 grades 3–8. During the ten-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event.
Participation in the Girls on the Run Southern Utah 5K is open to the public, and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run Southern Utah, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The 5K participants will experience a scenic run on the Virgin River Trail. The out-and-back route is a fun and easy course for beginner runners and walkers. Last season’s 5K event brought together over 150 participants, including program participants, their families and friends, and community members.
The early adult registration fee is $20, and the youth fee is $10. Registration includes an event shirt, a finisher medal, and refreshments.
Packet pick-up will be the morning of the 5K event at Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park. The pre-event activities will begin at 7:45 a.m., and the 5K event will begin at 9 a.m. Early arrival is suggested. For more information about the event, how to register, and volunteer opportunities, visit gotrsouthernutah.org/5K.
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