The registration fee for Running Buddies and 5K Runners supports our overall program and our 5K costs, including a background check on each Sparkle Runner and General Volunteer. All participants will receive a GOTR-branded keepsake!

Please Note: Current Girls on the Run program participants and coaches DO NOT need to register for the 5K.

5K Resources - will be added soon!

• Course Map
• Event Map
• 5K Event Guide

5K Runner Categories - Register here before Tuesday, December 3rd at 12pm:

Running Buddy: If you know a girl participating in Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole, you can be a Running Buddy! As a parent, guardian, or family friend, you support a participant throughout the entire 5K by running or walking alongside them, providing positive reinforcement throughout the entire course. Running buddies must be 16 years or older.

5K Runner: Younger siblings and friends are encouraged to join in on the fun and may participate as a 5K runner. This category is also great for any other adult and youth participants who would like to run this fun, non-timed 5K.

*If you are interested in volunteering at the Girls on the Run NYC 5K as a General Volunteer (non-running capacity) or Sparkle Runner, visit our volunteer registration page for more information.

What to Wear to the 5K!

• We encourage you to wear your Program Shirt or Coach Shirt (for program participants), or any GOTR gear or fun items for our community participants! You can visit our GOTR Shop at the 5K to purchase fun Girls on the Run merchandise too.

How to get to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island

Visit Randall's Island Park Alliance's website for information on how to drive, walk, or bike from Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens.

• Girls on the Run Shuttle Bus: Girls on the Run will have shuttle buses that will run between 125th Street at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan and Icahn Stadium. Shuttle buses for volunteers will begin running at 7:30am, and buses for girls, runners, and other event attendees will begin at 8:30am. These buses will pick-up and drop-off at the southeast corner of 125th St and Lexington Avenue. Girls on the Run Volunteer Bus Captains will be present to greet you and point you in the right direction.
  • Please note: anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • If you are a GOTR parent, check with your school about school-based transportation options for your child.
• MTA Bus: The M35 bus runs to the Island from the Northeast corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. Transfer is available from the Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 subway at 125th Street.

More 5K Event Details

• 5K Run/Walk Course: The course starts and finishes at the flagpole by Field 10 on Randall's Island. Participants run/walk along the river for an out-and-back course. Checkout the 5K Course Map!
• Refund Policy: Girls on the Run NYC does not issue refunds for 5K registrations. If you can no longer participate in the event, your registration will be considered a donation to the Girls on the Run NYC program.
• Inclement Weather Policy: 5K participants should be prepared to run in any weather. The 5K event will take place rain or shine unless there are conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. If dangerous weather conditions occur, race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.

Volunteer with Girls on the Run NYC for the end-of-season 5K Celebration!

The Girls on the Run NYC 5K celebrates our program participants and their 10-week season of learning about the importance of taking care of our emotional and physical health. As girls from across the city come together to achieve their goals on 5K day, they depend on volunteers like you to help them shine! All volunteers must complete a background check (paid for by GOTR NYC). 

7:30am Arrival - Field Team & Finish Line Support Team:
Field Team volunteers setup and break down team site flags, where all teams gather with their coaches at the start of the event. This team then transitions to manage our exciting start and finish line, supporting our girls as they complete the 5K & guiding them safely back to their coaches.

In this role, some heavy lifting will be required. You can expect to assemble team flags, move sandbags, hand out food after runners/walkers cross the finish line, and direct coaches and participants to their team flag. Anticipated end time for this shift is 12:30pm.

 
8:00am Arrival - Registration Team & Activity Stations Team:
Registration volunteers help check-in runners then cheer on the course once the 5K run/walk begins. Activity station volunteers help generate excitement for the girls and families with fun activities before the 5K begins, and they also support bag check and the GOTR Shop. 

In these roles, you will interact with participants, runners, and families. You can expect to support runners in registering for the event, hand out runner giveaways, set up tables and signs for the station you are working at, and give your biggest smiles as you'll be first first people who participants, runners, and families interact with! *Bonus if you are fluent in another language! Anticipated end time for this shift is 12:30pm.

 
9:00am Arrival - Course Marshal Team:
Course Marshal volunteers serve as cheerleaders along the course, supporting girls, their running buddies, and all 5K participants! They help to ensure the safety of all participants, and may assist with handing out water to participants on the course.

In this role, you may need to walk up to 1.5 miles. You can expect to write inspirational messages with sidewalk chalk, hold cheer signs, warn cyclists that a 5K is happening, keep the course clear of any debris, and generally be a positive presence for the event! Anticipated end time for this shift is 12:30pm.

Place me anywhere!:
You're available to arrive as early as 7:30am or as late as 9:00am. One of the above descriptions will apply. You're happy to be placed where you're needed most!

Sparkle Runner:
You want to cheer for & support GOTR participants as you run/walk/skip/hop alongside them at the 5K! This is perfect for anyone wanting to give their time and energy out on the course. Sparkle Runners meet with the Sparkle Host between 9:30am and 10am on 5K day to prepare for the run/walk. Registration fee is $35, and the registration fee helps make this day happen!