Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5k Event Guide Sunday, December 9, 2018 Salisbury Community Park 935 Hurley School Road, Salisbury, NC DATE: Sunday, December 9, 2018 EVENT TIMELINE: 1:00pm 1:00-1:40pm 1:40pm: 1:45pm: 2:00pm: Girls arrive! Check in at your team flag! GOTR Village opens! Visit vendors, Selfie Station & more! National Anthem, group warm-up & stretch Kid s Fun Run 5K Start Time
WHERE: Salisbury Community Park 935 Hurley School Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 Parking is available on site. WHY: The Girls on the Run 5k is the culminating event of the 10-week program. Whether running, walking, skipping or jumping across the finish line on 5k day, completing a 5k is a goal set by the girls at the beginning of the program. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run serving the Greater Piedmont, so all girls who wish to participate in the program have the opportunity regardless of financial limitations. IMPORTANT NOTES: Your GOTR girl is already registered and paid. Simply find your team flag upon arrival and check in with your Coach. (See page 4 for team flag information) All Running Buddies must check in at the Purple Registration Tent If your daughter s Running Buddy has not yet registered, please be sure to bring the $25 registration fee on race day. (Cash and credit card accepted) Once the Running Buddy is registered, head to your team s flag and check in with the team s coach. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. Running Buddies can register online through 12/6/18 at: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/fall18 WHAT TO WEAR: Girls on the Run Program participants should wear their BLUE GOTR program t-shirt during the 5k. Heart & Sole participants should wear their MAROON program shirt. These shirts identify program participants so our volunteers know that she receives a medal when she crosses the finish line. TEAM UNITY: We encourage each GOTR team to be creative to make their group stand out! This is a fun tradition at the GOTR 5ks. Prior to 5k day, teams can decorate program t-shirts, or plan to wear unique headbands, capes, tutus, or other fun, creative items to embrace the uniqueness of their team.
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE: Please be aware that the course has mixed terrain including grass, gravel and uneven pavement. Stay alert and aware! Please do not allow your girls to wear ear buds or headphones. We ll have volunteers throughout the course to help with traffic, and cones will be placed throughout the area. Stay alert and aware of the surroundings. SAFETY FIRST!! RUNNER ETIQUETTE and 411: Move to the right side if you need to stop or walk. Be aware of your surroundings; always listen to event volunteers, police, & EMS. There will be 1 water stop on the course that the runners will pass 2 times. Do not stop at the Finish Line - keep moving through the Finisher s Chute. SPECTATOR ETIQUETTE: Do not impede the path of any runner throughout the course and at the Finish. Be respectful of other spectators trying to get a glimpse of & cheer on their special runner. Always listen to our event volunteers, police, and EMS. Do not block or enter the Finisher s Chute for any reason.
Fall 2018 Girls on the Run 5K Flag Assignments Flag Letter A B C D E F G H I J K L Team Assignments American Renaissance, Bostian and Boys & Girls Club Celeste Henkel and Coddle Creek Cool Springs and Enochville Corriher-Lipe Middle, Erwin Middle and Faith Granite Quarry, Hanford Dole and Iredell Charter Academy Lakeshore and Langtree Charter Lowe s YMCA GOTR and H&S teams and NB Mills Mooresville Intermediate School North Rowan Middle and Southeast Middle Morgan and Rockwell Sharon and Troutman and Woodland Heights
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION Food/Beverages: Weather: Pet/Stroller Policy: Merchandise Sales: Restrooms: Please make sure your daughter is well hydrated! There will be 1 water stop on the course and water also will be available AFTER girls complete the 5k. All 5k participants are welcome to join us at the Refreshment Table for fruit and snacks AFTER they complete the run. The 5k will go on regardless of inclement weather, so be sure to dress for the weather! GOTR Staff will determine if a delayed start is required due to inclement weather. For safety, all furry friends are not allowed on the course or at the event, so please leave all pets at home on 5k day! Strollers and jogging strollers are welcome; please line up behind the girls. Get your GOTR Gear! Don t forget to bring cash or credit cards to purchase items from our GOTR Shop Merchandise Tent! Porta-Johns will be on site. Additional Questions? If you have additional questions regarding Girls on the Run or the upcoming 5K, please contact the GOTR staff at Amy.spear@girlsontherun.org or Kristine.bienstock@girlsontherun.org. We are happy to assist you!
Salisbury Community Park 5K Map Salisbury Community Park Amenities and Trails Field #4 Field #3 Field #2 Field #1 Legend Batting Cages Fishing Pier Grills Parking Pet Waste Station Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Playgrounds Restrooms Bike Trails Park Trails START/FINISH GOTR RACE PARKING Lake 2 LOOPS! Field #2 Field #3 Field #1 Field #4 Field #6 Field #5 Map printed: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 Map Disclaimer The information represented on this map results from the compilation of a variety of source materials. Its intended use is as a resource for the City of Salisbury Staff, and should not be used as a legal description or document. The City of Salisbury makes no representation or warranty concerning the accuracy of said information, nor claims it as a legal cartographic resource. Parcel and deed information should be obtained from the Rowan County Register of Deeds office. Zoning, city limits, and planning boundary information questions should be addressed to the City of Salisbury Community Planning Services Department. All other questions should be referred to the City of Salisbury Geographic Information Systems Division. 0 500 Feet 1,000
Happy Hair GOTR VILLAGE DJ Race Day Registration Race T-shirts Volunteer Check-in Selfie Station Team Flags (A-N) A B C D E F G 5K Start/Finish H I J K L M N Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Refreshments GOTR Merch Coach Check-in Enter GOTR Village HERE! Parking Lot Running Buddy 411! Running Buddies can register online HERE. Online registration will close on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 12pm. For the most convenient race day experience, we strongly recommend that ALL Running Buddies register online. On race day, all Running Buddies will check in at the PURPLE TENT for bib and t- shirt pick-up. After receiving those items meet your Girl on the Run and check in with her Coach at her team flag. NOTE: If you pre-ordered a 10-year anniversary GOTR gear, those items will be available for pick up at the GOTR Merchandise tent..