Girls on the Run Celebrates Girls with 5K Fun-Run and Walk
WHAT: More than 120 elementary-aged school girls from across the valley will be joined by 200-plus runners and walkers for the Girls on the Run Spring 5K.
For the last 12 weeks, girls in the program have been training for the race as well as learning life lessons on dealing with bullying and gossiping, developing self-esteem and confidence, healthy living and more.
The girls — who will prepare for the race by painting their faces and glittering their hair — will celebrate the completion of the program with this 5K fun-run and walk, joined by family, friends and the community.
WHEN:
Sunday, April 27, 2014
9 a.m.
WHERE:
Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex
7901 W. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
WHO:
Third through fifth grade girls
Families of girls
GotR executives and volunteers
About Girls on the Run International
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity–based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade designed to develop and enhance girls’ competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. At Girls on the Run, trained and supportive coaches and volunteers teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goals of the program are to develop and improve competence, unleash confidence through accomplishment, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community, all while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. For more information about Girls on the Run® visit www.girlsontherunlv.org
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