Event Itinerary

This family-friendly, celebratory race is the culminating event of the 10-week, 20-lesson Girls on the Run program for 3rd – 6th grade girls. Join hundreds of girls and their Running Buddies from more than 30 area schools in Linn, Johnson, Buchanan, Jefferson and Henry Counties! Our 5k is chip-timed and 0pen to the public. All ages and abilities welcome!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 8:00 AM: Same-Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens
• 8:30 AM: Coaches arrive and check-in at the coaches' table
• 9:00 AM: Girls and Running Buddies arrive and find their schools; enjoy pre-race festivities include music, face painting, silly hair spray, and more!
• 9:30 AM: Welcome from GOTR of Eastern Iowa executive director Esther Baker
• 9:35 AM: Send-off by University of Iowa Women's Basketball head coach Lisa Bluder and senior players
• 9:40 AM: Group warm-up with Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa co-founder Angela Charsha-Harney
• 9:50 AM: Travel to start line with Air Force Color Guard and singing of the National Anthem by Allison Guerstenberger
• 10:00 AM: Race Start!

Register today! Your race registration fee includes your t-shirt, race bib, and timing chip. $25 before 11/15, $30 on Race Day; all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa.

Packet Pick-Up

• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids, 4-8 PM
• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at Scheels in Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, 4-8 PM
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 at UI Ashton Cross Country Course, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM before the race

Reminder that girls do NOT need to pick up their packets as their coaches will have bibs and chips by team on race day. Packet pickup is only for Running Buddies and the community at large.

Course Information

We will meet in the parking lot of the Ashton Cross Country Course, northwest of Hawkeye Park Road in Iowa City. The 5k (3.1 miles) course incorporates the University of Iowa Ashton Cross Country Course, the City of Coralville Trail system, and the Mormon Handcart Trail. The start and finish lines are also in the parking lot.

 

One water station will be available on the course, approximately 1.5 miles into the race. Port-a-potties will be available near the staging area. Thanks to donations from a number of generous businesses, refreshments will be available at the finish line.

Sorry, no pets or jogging strollers allowed on the course.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. See you at the 5k!

Weather/Emergency Policy

It's November in Iowa, so be prepared to run in any weather! Be brave, wear layers, and come ready to go with the flow, whether it's raining, shining, freezing or somewhere in between. If it is unsafe to run, no refunds will be given, and our website and  Facebook page will be updated as soon as possible. Visualize sunshine!

Parking

There is ample parking at the University of Iowa Cross Country Course, but you'll want to arrive early to enjoy the pre-race fun.

Event Results

After the event, you’ll be able to view your event results under "Event Results" in the GotR 5K dropdown menu.