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Dear Parents & Guardians,
SUNDAY MAY 22 2:00pm: Check-In & Pre-Run Festivities
2:45pm: Team Line-up
3:00pm: 5k START
We are excited about the many steps (literally!) each of your girls have been and will be taking during her participation in Girls on the Run. The girls are working hard, building their stamina and endurance to make it through a full 3.1 mile 5K on May 22nd. Your daughter has the opportunity to join 773 other girls from across WNC to accomplish this amazing goal together, along with family, coaches, friends, and community supporters. The following is information you will need to prepare for the big day. Please contact Stephanie Bilotta, Program Director, with any questions at (828) 713-3132 or
[email protected].
Registration for the 5k * PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS & COACHES do NOT need to register for the event. * PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, & COMMUNITY MEMBERS planning to run in the 5k will need to register for the 5k. We greatly encourage each girl to run with a "Running Buddy", someone 16 years of age or older chosen by the participant to run with her for added support and safety during the run. 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. REGISTER ONLINE at www.gotrwnc.org/5ks. We accept credit cards, checks, money orders, or cash. The registration fee prior to the event is $15. The deadline to receive a guaranteed t-shirt is April 28th (must attend event to receive the shirt). You may register at the event for $20 in cash or check. T-shirts will be available but in limited quantities. If you need assistance getting registered, call Stephanie Bilotta (828) 713-3132.
Location The event will be held at UNC-Asheville (1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804). Inspiration Village will be located in parking lot P-25 across from Zeis Hall (where bathrooms will be available). The entire 5k course will be on campus property. Runners will complete 3.75 loops of the main campus loop of University Heights Dr. There will be water available on the course. Jogging strollers are welcome, but please leave pets at home. (See other side of guide for event map!) 50 S. French Broad Avenue Suite 204, AVL, NC 28801 ● www.gotrwnc.org ●
[email protected] ● (828) 713-3132
Event Logistics Parking: Once arriving on campus, you will be directed by signs and volunteers to parking decks and lots convenient to the event. For farther lots, shuttle service will be running before and after the 5k. SPECIAL NEEDS PARKING will be available near Inspiration Village. Please let a parking volunteer know if you need access to these spots. SEE MAP for further details.
Check In (Starting at 2pm): Upon arrival, Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole partici-
Pre-Run Festivities: In Inspiration Village, there will be a Bib (“Run Number”) Decoration Station, Photo Booth, special Heart & Sole Booth, LEGO Fun Station, as well as activities on the stage like a Dance Party and Warm Up exercises. GOTR Merchandise will be available for purchase with cash or check.
pants should go to Inspiration Village, find their team by looking for the team flag, and check in with their coach. All other runners should check in at the Running Buddy/ Community Runner Check-In tent, which will be set up to receive runners alphabetically, with an additional station for Day-of-Event Registration.
5k Start: At 2:45pm, we will begin to line up the teams by a roll call from the stage. The 5k will begin at 3:00pm. The event is NON-COMPETITIVE. Runner etiquette: stay to the RIGHT unless you are passing someone on the LEFT. Runners will complete 3.75 laps of University Heights drive.
Finish Area: The FINISH LINE will be located in a parking lot below Inspiration Village (so spectators can easily cheer and then see their girl finish). All GOTR/H&S participants will receive a finisher medal. A timing clock will be at the finish line, but individual runners will not be timed. If you or your girl desires to know an accurate finish time, you will need to use a personal timing device. Post-Run snacks & water will be provided to all runners.
Spectators: Bring signs, horns, cowbells and other noise makers. Smile big and cheer loudly for the runners! In the finish area, stay out of the finish chute to allow runners to get through. Please demonstrate good sportsmanship by staying to cheer until the very last participant finishes.
Other: No Smoking. No Pets. Strollers are welcome. Please have your girl wear her program t-shirt to the event!
50 S. French Broad Avenue Suite 204, AVL, NC 28801 ● www.gotrwnc.org ●
[email protected] ● (828) 713-3132
