Event Information
5K Celebration
Confidence through Accomplishment
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Every child in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.
https://www.gotrgreatlakesbay.org/5K
Girls on the Run 5K & Reindeer Run Benefitting Girls on the Run
Location
Registration and GOTR Festivities will take place at the YMCA of Saginaw (1915 Fordney St, Saginaw). The 5K will start and end at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust Dr, Saginaw).
Time
9:00 a.m. - Day-of Registration & Girls on the Run Festivities
10:30 a.m. - Reindeer Run Benefitting GOTR (Open to all community members of all ages)
10:35 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K
EVENT DETAILS
We can't wait for you to join Girls on the Run Great Lakes Bay as we partner with Positive Results Downtown Saginaw! You will run/walk the 3.1 miles of streets just in front of the Holiday Parade as Girls on the Run Great Lakes Bay participants complete their season finale 5K! All participants receive reindeer antlers, but we encourage you to wear festive attire too!
You will finish at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust, Saginaw).
FINISH LINE
Parking at the finish line will be available at the Andersen Splash Park (1830 Fordney Road, Saginaw, MI), the YMCA of Saginaw (1915 Fordney Road 48601, Saginaw, MI 48601), and Crayola Park. Limited parking will be available at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust, Saginaw, MI 48601) for senior citizens. Please note some roads may be closed due to race/parade routes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- This is a family event, strollers are permitted. Please be advised: A portion of the course does travel through gravel.
- No dogs or pets on leashes, please.
- We will do our best to see every paid participant receives a set of reindeer antlers and a finisher medal. However, they are only guaranteed for those who register by the early registration deadline of October 31.
