The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants will complete the course in 25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30-50 minutes. We will be sweeping the course at one hour from the starting time to ensure all runners have returned to the starting area. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

If your daughter is participating in the FALL 2025 program, her registration was included in program registration, and she does not need to register for the GOTRGC 5K.

Yes! This is encouraged! This is a great way to accomplish a goal together.

All 5K Buddies and community participants will need to register for the 5K. Please register in the early bird registration for guaranteed t-shirt sizing (10/12 - 10/25). Standard registration is open through November 18, 2026.

Yes! Family, friends, and community members outside of our program can register for the 5K. Please register in the early bird registration for guaranteed t-shirt sizing.

Spectators can cheer participants on along the course.

Yes. Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push or roll safely and at their own happy pace. Designated parking spots are available.

ARRIVE EARLY! This gives the girls time to warm up and enjoy pre-5K activities before the 5K start time.

Use 1 Safari Drive, Baltimore MD 21217 for the Maryland Zoo parking. Parking is in the Maryland Zoo lots: Bog Turtle, Golden Frog, Elephant, Penguin, and Chimpanzee. After parking, there is a short 5-8 minute walk to the 5K village on Mansion House Lawn from the parking area.

Your girl will meet her team based on the color wave she is in on the Celebration Village field (Manion House Lawn) and by team sign in that color wave. Color waves will be shared with coaches and teams prior to the 5K.

Absolutely! Every registered 5K buddy and community participant gets a GOTR 5K bib and those who signed up during the early bird registration are guaranteed t-shirt sizing for their GOTRGC 5K shirt.

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a 5K bib (provided by the council). Our council ensures every participant has a 5K buddy, and only critical 5K volunteers have access to confidential information.

To ensure every participant crosses the finish line, we continually monitor the courses. Our council has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident.

For safety, all furry friends are NOT ALLOWED on the field, on the course or at the event, so please leave all pets at home on 5K day. All pets will be asked to return to the pet owner's vehicle if spotted at the event.

Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be pre-5K fun activities including happy happy hair stations, bling your bib, and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too!

For non-program participants, we will have early bird, standard and late registration. Early bird registration (with guaranteed shirt sizing) is $35 from October 12-25, standard registration is $40 through November 18. There is lilmited late registration at our office in Annapolis on November 20th ($45).

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event.