Girls on the Run NYC Spring 2025 5K Run/Walk

The Girls on the Run 5K is a non-competitive event for our program participants that celebrates a season of learning about the importance of taking care of our emotional and physical health. We believe that accomplishment comes in all flavors and that everyone who participates — whether they run, walk, hop, skip, or cartwheel across the finish line — is to be honored and congratulated. As the culminating event of the ten-week Girls on the Run program, it is a moment that beautifully reflects the very essence of the program goals and truly embodies our mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. We invite you to join us in this season of celebration!

Please Note: Current Girls on the Run program participants and coaches DO NOT need to register for the 5K.

The registration fee for Running Buddies and 5K Runners supports our overall program and our 5K costs, including a background check on each Sparkle Runner and General Volunteer. All participants will receive a GOTR-branded keepsake!

5K Runner Categories:

Running Buddy: If you know a girl participating in Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole, you can be a Running Buddy! As a parent, guardian, or family friend, you support a participant throughout the entire 5K by running or walking alongside them, providing positive reinforcement throughout the entire course. Running buddies must be 16 years or older.

5K Runner: Younger siblings and friends are encouraged to join in on the fun and may participate as a 5K runner. This category is also great for any other adult and youth participants who would like to run this fun, non-timed 5K.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Girls on the Run NYC 5K as a General Volunteer (non-running capacity) or Sparkle Runner, visit our volunteer registration page for more information.

Refund Policy: Girls on the Run NYC does not issue refunds for 5K registrations. If you can no longer participate in the event, your registration will be considered a donation to the Girls on the Run NYC program.

Inclement Weather Policy: 5K participants should be prepared to run in any weather. The 5K event will take place rain or shine unless there are conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. If dangerous weather conditions occur, race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.