Girls on the Run of Gaston County


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Girls on the Run of Gaston County 5k Event Guide Spring 2016

Dear 5k Participants, Partners & Spectators, Thank you for your support on this exciting day! We are expecting 1,000 participants in our 5k. Our event guide will provide event details to enhance your experience. Sincerely, Kathleen Boyce, Executive Director Anne Mallonee, Program and Volunteer Manager

5K DETAILS WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:

Girls on the Run Participants, Family, Sponsors & Spectators Girls on the Run of Gaston County 5k Saturday, May 7, 2016 8:00 am Lineberger Park 632 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Gaston County so all girls who wish to participate have the WHY:

opportunity

What to Wear: Girls on the Run Program Participants should wear their new Carolina blue GOTR program t-shirt. This program t-shirt indicates to our volunteers that your daughter receives a medal when she crosses the finish line. Only GOTR Program Participants receive medals at the finish line.

Girls on the Run, Program Participants Wear Carolina Blue GOTR Program T-shirt TEAM UNITY: we highly encourage GOTR teams to be creative with gimmicks to make their group stand out. EX: decorate program t-shirts, unique hats, shoelaces, etc.

Registration: There are two ways to register for the Girls on the Run 5k. 1) ONLINE: www.girlsontherun.org 2) IN PERSON AT: GOTR OFFICE: 190 S. Oakland Street , Gastonia NC REGISTRATION TABLE: at the 5k (Race Village) All locations accept: cash, check or debit/credit card REGISTRATION FEES: Thru 4/3 Children 12 and Under * $15 Individual $20

Through 5/4 $20 $25

5k Day $25 $30

Family (4 participants)

$60

$85

$50

*Girls on the Run Program Participants are already registered for the 5k by GOTR. IMPORTANT NOTES:

There will be NO refunds for 2016 race. Entries are non-transferable. GOTR of Gaston County reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to “Acts of God”.

Packet Pickup: 5k packets include a 5k t-shirt and bib. Packets can be picked up early to avoid lines on Saturday! Girls on the Run 190 S. Oakland Street Thursday, May 5th Friday, May 6th

Gastonia, NC, 28052

12pm - 6pm 10pm - 6pm

Lineberger Park Saturday, May 7th

7am - 7:30am-Timing is not guaranteed after 7:30am!

Weather: Be prepared to run in any weather, the 5k will run regardless. The police will determine if we will require a delayed start if we experience lightning prior to the beginning of the 5k start. We do not have a weather makeup date.

Pet Policy: Sorry, no furry friends allowed on the course or at the event!

Merchandise Sales: Please remember to bring cash and/or debit/credit card to purchase items. Event vendors will be selling items with a portion of the proceeds being used for scholarships to ensure that EVERY girl can participate.

Register to Volunteer: Girls on the Run is seeking volunteers to help support during the 5k event. Please Register to Volunteer at: https://www.raceplanner.com/registrationinfo/event/Spring-2016-5k-Volunteers Questions? Contact Anne, at [email protected] or 704-675-7903

GOTR VILLAGE

GOTR Shop Vendors

MEETING LOCATIONS Teams will line up by school/site in alphabetical order along the sidewalk Coaches, please locate your sign and please stay in your area. This makes it easier for girls to locate you and their teammates. Parents of GOTR girls, Coaches will have bibs. NOTE (NEW PROCEDURE):5k T-shirts will be picked up by girls following the race. Girls will need to show their bib and medal to get a t-shirt!

Event Location: Lineberger Park 632 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Parking Parking will be at a premium. We have designated parking and a shuttle bus arranged specifically for Girls on the Run and their families. Please park at: 

Parkwood Baptist (1729 E. Garrison Blvd) or



Gaston County Public Library (1555 E. Garrison Blvd) in spaces # 26-54 or in the public spaces below the median in back of building. (Please reserve spaces #1-23 for library staff and the front parking for library patrons.)

Event Timeline: 6:00 am

Volunteers arrive for setup

6:45 am

Vendor/Sponsor Set-up

7:00 am

Race Day Registration Begins

7:00 am

Pre-Event Festivities Begin-Happy Hair, Mean Stinks, Tattoos, Music

7:30 am

Warm-up/Stretch Session

7:45 am

Opening Ceremonies

8:00 am

5k Start

9:00 am

Awards, No Fizz Challenge Drawing, Festivities and Fun

Run, Bike, Walk to support Girls on the Run of Gaston Girls on the Run is an official partner with Charity Miles! Download this free app to your iPhone or Android. You can use each run, walk or bike ride to support our girls! So far, more than 2,000 runners are using this app to support Girls on the Run, this is an incredible opportunity for our community to raise funds GOTR. Gaston County. When you run, bike or walk using the app, your zip code is recorded and GOTR Gaston will receive 12.5 cents! That doesn’t seem like much, but it can add up fast! Download the app today and start raising funds for GOTR Gaston while doing something you love! If everyone who runs our course on Saturday signs up with Charity miles, we can make a lot of money for GOTR Gaston County!

Additional Questions: If you have additional questions regarding Girls on the Run or the upcoming 5k, please contact the GOTR Office. We are happy to assist you. More information and links can be found on our website at:

www.gotrgaston.org

Presenting Sponsor

Spring Program Sponsors

Finish Line

Sponsors

Mile Marker Partners

Start Line Partners

Community Sponsors