Meeting/Event Information
Volunteer - Girls on the Run 5K
NAWIC NOVA is excited to volunteer with Girls on the Run (GOTR) of NOVA for their Spring Season Celebratory 5K Event - May 16th + May 17th, 2026. Location information to finalized.
About the Organization - Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to enhance participants' social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. They inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
The Girls on the Run 5K is a unique, end-of-season event that brings together thousands of NOVA girls, their families, and community members for a celebratory 5K.
GOTR will need volunteers for the following activities to ensure the event is a success:
- Registration - Help 5K participants register the morning of the 5K
- Start/Finish Line - Pass out medals, water, and snacks as participants cross the finish line
- Road Runner - Complete the 5K with a program participant, providing support and encouragement along the way
- Course Marshals (16+) - Provide support and encourage safety along the 5K course
- Cheer Marshals (16+) - Provide support and crowd control near the finish line of the 5K course
- Corral Marshals - Help ensure participants remain in the corral, move up to the starting line, and start on time
- Activity Station Helpers - Celebrate with GOTR participants before and after they complete their 5K with fun activities such as getting glam with Happy Hair and making shoe charm crafts
- Medical Tent Volunteer - Assist with documenting injuries and ensuring health/safety of participants alongside EMT professionals - medical knowledge/background not required, but helpful!
MAKE SURE TO REGISTER ON THE GOTR WEBSITE AND NAWIC NOVA WEBSITE VIA THIS REGISTRATION ONCE AVAILABLE.
