• 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 Girl 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 - Online Registration will be available soon! 

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 form below.

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 Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island. Participants run/walk along the river for an out-and-back course. Our 5K Course Map will be available soon!
• 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). 

7:00am Start: Bus Captain –> Course Support

Before the race starts, the bus captain is stationed at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue to greet participants and ensure that they safely and efficiently board the buses that will take them to Icahn Stadium. The bus captains will take the last bus to Icahn Stadium and then offer course support. After the race is complete, the bus captains oversee the process of participants re-boarding the bus for the trip back to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. All volunteers must complete a background check.

7:30am Start: Field Team —> Finish Line

Field Team volunteers setup and break down team site flags, manage our exciting start and finish line, andsupport program participants as they complete the 5K by guiding them safely back to their coaches.Assembling flags and some heavy lifting of sandbags will be required. This is a critical role and we encourageyou to join us early in the morning. After the 5K begins, you will help at the finish line and on the course. Allvolunteers must complete a background check.

8:00am Start: Bike Safety Team –> Route Management

The bike/safety team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of all participants on the course throughout the 5K. This team is typically made up of trained individuals on bikes who patrol the course, monitor for any incidents, and provide quick assistance when needed. They also lead the course setup and assist other event volunteers by making sure water stations, start/finish lines, or other key areas are running smoothly and safely. All volunteers must complete a background check.

8:00am Start: Registration & Check In –> Course Support

Registration volunteers may be placed at coach, volunteer or runner check in. They may also be placed at day-of registration which consists of registering runners that did not preregister. For day of registration, we will provide a laptop to aid online registration and payments. After registration and check in are complete, volunteers will help on the course when the 5K run/walk begins. All volunteers must complete a background check

8:00am Start: Activity Station Teams –> Course Support

Activity station volunteers help generate excitement for the girls and families with fun activities before the 5K begins. They will oversee one of a variety of fun stations such as "Bling your Bib" or the Photo Booth. They may also oversee Bag Check or the GOTR Shop. If at GOTR Shop, they will use a laptop to accept square payments and manage the cash box. All activity station tables are open between 9:00am - 9:30am. After activity stations are closed, volunteers will help break down the station and then offer support on the course when the 5K run/walk begins. All volunteers must complete a background check.

9:00am Start: Course Marshal Team

Course Marshals serve as cheerleaders along the course as they support program participants and their running buddies! They also help to ensure the safety of all participants. As a Course Marshal, you can chalk inspirational messages, hold up cheer signs, or use a cowbell to make some noise on the course! In this role, you may need to walk up to 1.5 miles. All volunteers must complete a background check.

9:00am Start: Water Station Team

The water station team sets up cups of water at the water station before the race begins. They then pass out water to runners along the course. After the last runner passes, the team helps with cleanup of the station. All volunteers must complete a background check.

9:30am Start: Sparkle Runners

Sparkle Runners run/walk the course while supporting GOTR girls along the way with cheers, encouragement, and smiles! All Sparkle Runners must complete a background check. The registration fee is $25.

Place me anywhere!

Any of the above roles sound great to you, and you're willing to help out where we need you most! All volunteers must complete a background check.