Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Hosts "I Run for Girls 5K"
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
Debra Rutt
Marketing & Communications Manager
drutt@gshnj.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Hosts "I Run for Girls 5K" Event
Sunday, September 29 at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ
Click HERE to Register for the Race
WESTFIELD, NJ (June 21, 2024) — Committed to making a lasting impact and creating a brighter future for girls, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is excited to announce the "I Run for Girls 5K" race on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Tamaques Park in Westfield. This event features a USATF Grand Prix sanctioned course that promises a competitive and enjoyable experience for all participants from seasoned runners to casual walkers, adults, children, families, and people of all abilities, including those using strollers or wheelchairs.
GSHNJ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. By hosting this fundraiser, GSHNJ aims to empower girls through a wide range of programs and activities that provide opportunities for them to gain experience, learn new skills, explore new interests, and make lifelong friendships. By participating in the "I Run for Girls 5K," runners, supporters, and sponsors help empower girls to achieve their full potential and drive meaningful change in the world.
Natasha Hemmings, CEO of GSHNJ, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming 'I Run for Girls 5K,' saying, "I'm incredibly excited about our 5K run! I'm assembling a dynamic team of 30, most of whom are new to running a 5K, and we are all eager to hit the ground running. This event is a fantastic way for the community to connect with Girl Scouts, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy a morning filled with energy and camaraderie. I can't wait to join my team and the community on this new adventure. We're looking forward to making this an annual tradition that strengthens community ties and supports our mission."
The race will be professionally timed by RacingNJ, with Practice Hard managing the racecourse. Additionally, the “I Run for Girls 5K” is recognized as a 500-point USATF event, enhancing its significance within the competitive running community. Interested racers are encouraged to create or join fundraising teams or fundraise individually. All event proceeds will benefit GSHNJ, ensuring more programs that foster leadership, community service, and personal growth.
Girl Scouts from troops across GSHNJ Council area will staff this fun-filled, rain-or-shine event, ensuring a well-organized and spirited race.
Early registration is encouraged to secure participants’ spot. Registration for the "I Run for Girls 5K" is now open. The adult registration fee is $35 until August 20 and $45 from August 21 to September 28. On the day of the event, the fee increases to $50. For youth under 18 years of age the registration fee is $20 until August 20 and $25 from August 21 until the day of the event. Registrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt and participation medal. The top three runners in each USATF age group category will receive an award. Check-in and race registration on the day of the event opens at 7:30 AM at Tamaques Park. All participants will gather at the starting line for the event to start promptly at 9:00 AM.
To register for the "I Run for Girls 5K" and for more information, please visit https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86664/i-run-for-girls-5k.
About Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) believes in the power of every girl. Our leadership program is designed to help a girl discover who she is, what she can do, and connects her with a powerful community of girls and mentors to make it happen. With unique opportunities, Girl Scouts explore, learn, succeed, and take action to make a difference in their community. Providing over 13,000 New Jersey girls access to premier leadership programs and mentors throughout Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, southern Warren, and parts of Middlesex counties, GSHNJ offers girls a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership. GSHNJ has two service centers located in North Branch and Westfield and operates three summer camps: Camp Hoover in Middleville, NJ, Camp DeWitt in Hillsborough, NJ, and The OVAL in Maplewood, NJ. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, please visit www.gshnj.org.
June 21, 2024
