Join us at the most inspirational and unique 5k in Chicagoland!
The New Balance Girls on the Run-Chicago 5k presented by the Chicago Fire is the “WOO HOO!!!” moment for the girls of Girls on the Run-Chicago. It is the culmination of 10 weeks of training and this fall, over 1100 girls 8-14 years old will celebrate their “girl power” by running 3.1 miles with their parents, teachers, friends and community members.
Girls on the Run-Chicago is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate and inspire girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. More than just a running program, GOTRC combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive physical, emotional, social and mental development. Through this innovative and fun program, girls are empowered with the confidence and character they need to become strong healthy women.
The Girls on the Run race series, with more than 70 events across the United States and Canada, is the second largest race series in the nation. The New Balance Girls on the Run Chicago 5k is one of the largest girl-centered 5ks in the country!
Join us this year and let us inspire you!