The 8th Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center welcomes the entire family. Race activities are open to male and female participants of all ages. Yes - the event is open to men and boys too! The event this year will attract over 3,000 runners, volunteers, and supporters. Post-race celebration will continue with a festival for people of all ages and will include a Kids Zone, interactive playgrounds, food, music, entertainment/performances, and many more fun and exciting activities for families and kids of all ages. Come out and join in on the fun!!

Check out our 5K video and get a glimpse of the exciting day!

Registration:
Registration is available online only. Online registration for the Competitive 5K Run/Walk division closes on 4/11, online registration for the Recreational 5K Run/Walk and 100 Yard Dash closes on 4/15. 

Race Day Registration:
On-site race day registration for the Recreational 5K Run/Walk and 100 Yard Dash will begin at 7:30am at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Please arrive early!

Packet Pick Up:
American Tobacco Campus, Durham
In the court yard outside Saladelia Cafe (or inside Crowe Building Lobby if raining)
Friday, April 16th
11am to 7pm
* Race registration for the Recreational 5K Run/Walk and 100-Yard Dash is also available at packet pick up.

Race Day Schedule of Events:
9:00 am -- Competitive 5K Run/Walk
9:03 am -- Competitive 5K Run/Walk Baby-Joggers
9:05 am -- GOTR Participants Recreational 5K Run/Walk
9:10 am -- Recreational 5K Run/Walk & Baby-Joggers
10:15 am -- 100 Yard Dash (ages 8 & under)

Family Festival Area:
Join us before, during or after your run/walk event in the Family Festival Area for some fun!  Included in the festival this year are interactive playgrounds, a Kids Zone, Kids in the Kitchen, crafts, games, entertainment/performances by local groups, food, drink, and appearances by local mascots! Check out our Festival Map HERE!

RACE COURSE MAPS:  

5K RUN / WALK  

100 YARD DASH- all participants to meet at the intersection of Broadway Drive and Vivan Street in front of the Durham Performing Arts Center at 10:05 a.m. The 100 Yard Dash will tentatively begin no earlier than 10:15 a.m. or after the last 5K participant has finished the race.

Entry Fees:
Early Entry Fees (before 3/28/2010)
Competitive 5K Run/Walk- $30
Recreational 5K Run/Walk - $25
100-Yard Dash (8 & under) - FREE

Late Entry Fees (after 3/28/2010)
Competitive 5K Run/Walk - $35 - please note: Competitive 5K registration ends on 4/11.
Recreational 5K Run/Walk - $30
100-Yard Dash (8 & under)- FREE

Race Weekend Fees (4/16/2010 & 4/17/2010)
Competitive 5K Run/Walk - N/A
Recreational 5K Run/Walk - $35
100-Yard Dash (8 & under) - FREE

*T-shirts are available for the first 1,000 registrants.

Awards:
Awards/Competitive 5K- Awards will be given out to participants in the Competitive 5K as follows:
Top 3 Overall Males
Top 3 Overall Females
1st Place Male and Female Babyjogger
1st Place Male and Female for the following Age Group categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Please note:
1) All Competitive 5K runners (including Babyjoggers) are eligible for the Overall Awards.
2) If a runner gets an Overall Award, they are NOT eligible for an Age Group nor Babyjogger award.
3) All runners MUST be present at awards ceremony on day of race to receive award.  There will be no mailing/pick-up of awards after race day.

Race Results:
Final race results below for the 2010 Competitive 5K division only:
OVERALL
FEMALE
MALE
BABYJOGGER

Photography:
Check out the professional photography from race day...order your prints now!  A % of proceeds on all orders benefits GOTR. Select New Balance GOTR 5K & Fun Run to view and purchase photos.

Team Competition:
Sign up to be part of a team and compete against other teams. An award will be given to the team with the most entrants for any race distance. Teams must be registered by 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 15, 2010 to be eligible for the award.

Timing:
Chip timing and results are completed by Set Up Events. Chip timing system will be used for the Competitive 5K race only. Chips will be distributed on race day only and must be turned in immediately following the race. Participants will be charged $30 for lost chips.

Volunteer Sign-Up:
If interested in volunteering for the event, please click here for online volunteer registration.

Parking:
Parking is available in the North and South Parking Garages of the ATC Campus. For directions or parking information please click here.  Attached is a map of the ATC Campus and directions to the event start and festival area. Click Here!

Girls on the Run Goes Green!
Girls on the Run is committed to implementing new eco-friendly strategies to support our event and better the community as a whole. Girls on the Run is implementing the following actions to improve the success of the event and support our environment at the same time:

• Partner with environmentally responsible vendors and sponsors
• Specific and well-marked recycling containers located near all trash can locations
• "Green" marshals monitor recycling efforts
• Recycle and collect worn shoes in festival area to be donated through Soles for Souls
• All extra food will donated to the local food bank
• Biodegradable cups used at water station on course
• Elimination of plastic race bags
• Digital goody bags for participants
• Runners are encouraged to reuse bib numbers
• All event materials (brochures and posters) are printed on post-consumer recycled paper with use of vegetable and soy based inks

Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Weather Policy
Spectators and participants safety is first and foremost with the race officials and Girls on the Run of the Triangle.  We will closely monitor the weatehr forecast for race weekend, but due to rapidly changing weather conditions, we may not be able to make any decision regarding the race until Saturday morning.
Below are the steps we will follow if the threat of rain occurs prior to 9:00 a.m. race start:
1) If there is a threat and/or we are having thunderstorms at 8:45 a.m. on race morning, the first race start will be delayed until 9:10 a.m. to allow the threat to pass.
2) Should the threat remain at 9:00 a.m., an announcement will be made that will delay the first race start until 9:20 a.m.
3) Should the threat remain at 9:10 a.m., an announcement will be made that will delay the first race start until 9:30 a.m.
4) If the weather remains unsafe at 9:15 a.m., the Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run and Festival will be cancelled. No refunds will be given.
Should a storm come about while the runners are out on the race course, they should all seek coverage at the closest house on the race course. Once the storm has passed, runners should return directly to the race start/finish line. All participants should return to the registration and festival area to be reunited with their families and friends.  

Event Sponsors: 

Buzz & Daisy