Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and this helpful video!

FAQ - Saturday, November 23 at Dulles Town Center

FAQ - Sunday, November 24 in Pentagon City

Check out this video to learn our 5K etiquette!

The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. Many participants cross the finish line in 30-50 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

First, we understand that life happens, and circumstance might make it impossible to attend.

We strongly encourage that all participants attend and complete the 5K, as it is the goal that teams are preparing for all season long! It’s the ultimate opportunity to build confidence through accomplishment. Remember, this is the first 5K event for many – including coaches, participants, friends and family members. We are in it together!

Yes. Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push or roll safely and at their own happy pace.

A Buddy Runner is an individual designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K event, for the entire duration of the course.

Yes! Family, friends and community members outside of our program can participate in the event, but must register.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Event will happen rain or shine! Parents/guardians must either call the Engagement Manager, Ashleigh Conrad, at the office (703-273-3153), or submit a request in writing via email to request a 5K refund by September 27. After this date refund requests will be granted on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Engagement Manager. Please email your request to aconrad@gotrnova.org.

Yes! You may bring a stroller onto either of the 5K courses. Please answer "yes" that you will be bringing a stroller when you register yourself for the 5K. 

For safety precautions, we ask that all individuals with strollers start in the last corral (Green 5).

Both 5Ks are non-competitive and untimed events. If you would like to know how long it takes you to complete the 5K, please bring your own instrument to record your time. 

You must register for the 5K before our t-shirt deadline to request a 5K t-shirt. If you would like a 5K t-shirt, you must register by October 6.

Those who register for the 5K before October 31 will pick up their 5K bib (and t-shirt if requested by October 6) from their coach. 

Those who register for the 5K after October 31 will be able to pick up their bib from packet pick up tent at the 5K before the event begins. 

If you are not associated with a team, you can pick up your 5K bib (and t-shirt if requested by October 6) at the packet pick up tent at the 5K. 

The packet pick up tent will be open:

• Saturday, November 23 at Dulles Town Center from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 24 in Pentagon City from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.