Girls on the Run 5k

What an uplifting celebration of girls! This program is not just about running. The school age girls spend 10 weeks talking about healthy living and kindness to self and others with practice runs leading up to the big 5K day! I had the best time with my running buddy today!
Easy directions and ample free parking close to the start / finish.
The day starts with a dance party at the Rubber Ducks Baseball Stadium with indoor restrooms, food trucks and a DJ.
So many local schools/ teams come together making it a little congested and difficult to find yours. 
The teams start in waves to help with crowd control. The course offers space for spectators to cheer on their runners and take photos.
The course is mostly flat road / towpath with plenty of volunteers and police presence for safety.
The race is not timed. The goal is to prevent any hurt feelings but I also feel like the girls who have worked really hard should have the opportunity to compete.
All runners receive a finishers medal that doubles as a key chain and ss cotton tee.