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Every Mile Matters at the I Run for Girls 5K
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing our community together at the Orange Reservoir in West Orange for the third annual GSHNJ I Run for Girls 5K Run/Walk, a high-energy, family-friendly morning filled with movement, music and purpose.
Whether you run, walk, form a team or cheer from the sidelines, every mile helps create more opportunities for Girl Scouts across our council. Together, we’re helping young people discover their strengths, find their voices and develop the confidence to try new things, the courage to keep going and the belief that they can make a difference.
The 500-point USATF-sanctioned event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Race solo, enjoy a walk with family and friends, or form a team with coworkers, troop members or another community group.
The excitement begins before participants reach the starting line with a pre-race warm-up led by Coach Adres (@adrestheboxer) of HTD Boxing Gym. Throughout the morning, DEEJAY007 #MrILoveMyJob (@deejay007online) will keep the music playing and the race-day energy high.
Participants and spectators can also enjoy complimentary refreshments, hands-on crafts and activities for kids, and tables featuring community partners. After crossing the finish line, runners and walkers will receive a participant medal and can recover with a post-race cooldown led by Newark Yoga Movement (@newarkyoga_movement).
The morning will conclude with an awards presentation recognizing the top competitive finishers in each USATF age group.
The I Run for Girls 5K is only made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: CB Carbro
Bronze Sponsor: Vertilocity
Race Tee Sponsors: Panasonic, Somerset Regal Bank and Valley Bank
Hydration Sponsor: Palmer & Cay
Snack Stop Sponsors: NJM Insurance Group, OceanFirst Bank and Restore Hyper Wellness – Short Hills
“Our participants and sponsors understand that when we invest in Girl Scouts, we invest in young people who will lead, inspire and make a difference,” said Joie Langford, CFRE, Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy at Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. “We are incredibly grateful for the organizations that have stepped forward to support this event and for every runner, walker and team joining us. Together, we are creating opportunities for Girl Scouts to discover who they are, find their voices and develop the confidence to try, the courage to keep going, friendships that last and the belief that they can change the world.”
Every registration includes a custom event T-shirt and participant medal. Whether you run, walk, form a team or cheer from the sidelines, join us for a morning filled with movement, music, community and purpose.
Register, form a team, view the course map or learn about fundraising opportunities.
September 22, 2026
