FALL 2016
Girls on the Run 5k PRESENTED BY:
S UN DAY D EC . 4 T H A S H EV IL LE O U T LE TS
Dear Parents & Guardians, We are excited about the many steps each of your girls have been and will be taking during her participation in Girls on the Run. We hope your daughter will join 513 other participants from across WNC to accomplish their 3.1 mile goal together! The following is information you will need to prepare for the big day. Please contact Stephanie Bilotta, Program Director,
8:30am: Registration & Running Buddy T-shirt Pickup Opens
9:00am: Team Assembly & Warm-up
9:30am: 5k starts
with any questions at: (828) 713-3132 or
[email protected]
Location The event will be held at the Asheville Outlets (800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806). Registration and team assembly will be located in the back parking lot (on the I-26 side of the outlets). The 5k course will be on outlet property and closed roads through the Ridgefield Business Park. No Smoking. No Pets. Jogging strollers welcome.
Registration for the 5k
* PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS & COACHES are already registered for this event! *
Parents, guardians, family members, friends, & community members planning to run in the 5k NEED to register. Running Buddies - We greatly encourage each girl to choose a Running Buddy, someone 16 years of age or older to run with her for added support and safety. If under 16, they must be accompanied by another registered, adult Running Buddy. If this is a concern or challenge for your family, please discuss with your daughter’s coach. They can serve as a running buddy or help find one for your girl.
REGISTRATION open at: www.gotrwnc.org/5ks
Pre-registration is $15 and ONLINE only. All forms of payment accepted (cash/check may be mailed).
The deadline to be guaranteed an event t-shirt is Friday, November 4th.
Day-of registration available for $20 in cash or check.
T-shirts will be available for day-of registration but quantities are limited.
If you need assistance getting registered, call Stephanie Bilotta (828) 713-3132. 50 S. French Broad Avenue Suite 204, AVL, NC 28801 ● www.gotrwnc.org ●
[email protected] ● (828) 713-3132
Event Logistics Parking:
General parking available in all outlet lots.
SPECIAL NEEDS PARKING available directly next to the registration area.
Check-In:
GOTR and Heart & Sole participants should find their team flag and check in with a coach.
Other runners should check in at the Running Buddy/Community Runner Tent.
Pre-Run Activities & Info:
Starbucks open in the Food Court
Restrooms available in outlets and port-a-potties in registration area
Hip-hop warm-up led from the stage
Bib Decoration Station
“Star Power” Shoe Tag Station
GOTR merchandise will be available for purchase with cash or check.
5k:
NON-COMPETITIVE! We want to celebrate each girl reaching the finish line at her own pace!
Water available on the course.
A timing clock will be at the finish line, but individual runner times will not be recorded.
Always stay in the RIGHT LANE! Runners will be passing each other on the out-and-back sections.
Post-Run FUN:
All GOTR and H&S participants will receive a medal and a goody bag when they cross the finish line.
Snacks & water will be provided to ALL runners.
Visit the GOTR Photo Station, as well as sponsor and retailer tables in the entryway to the outlets.
All stores and food court vendors open by 11am.
Thank you to our SPONSORS!
50 S. French Broad Avenue Suite 204, AVL, NC 28801 ● www.gotrwnc.org ●
[email protected] ● (828) 713-3132
