Camp GOTR – Deadline to sign up is June 12th!

June 3, 2019 by ·
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Deadline to sign up is June 12th!

There are still a few spots left for you to join us at Camp GOTR this summer! Camp dates are June 17-20 (Monday-Thursday) from 8:15am-12:15pm. Camp will be located at the Lincoln Land Community College Springfield campus. Click here to learn more and get registered!
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Celebrity Bartender Peoria Edition

June 3, 2019 by ·
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Police vs Firefighters

Celebrity Bartender Peoria Edition is back at it again for another round! We will have three bartender match-ups throughout the evening. Don’t forget to tip! Each dollar counts as one vote for your favorite bartender. Each round will have a winner, but the overall winner will be announced at the end of the night. All tips will benefit Girls on the Run and provide scholarships to girls in the Peoria area. Check out our Facebook event for more information!
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Information session in Bloomington/Normal

June 3, 2019 by ·

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Information session in Bloomington/Normal

Come learn more about how you can help bring the Girls on the Run program to McLean County! On June 18th we will be hosting an informational session in Bloomington/Normal that will give you time to meet members of our staff, get to know how our program works and why it’s so effective, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments. We hope to see you there! Check out our Facebook event for more information.
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We need 20 more volunteers!

May 10, 2019 by ·

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We are expecting over 1,200 participants at our event which means we’re going to need a lot of help to make this year the best yet! In fact, we still need the support of 20 more volunteers to make our 5k a success and ensure the safety of our girls.

No matter what your skill set is we have something for you! We still need volunteers as course marshals, face painters, photographers, and helping tear down after the event!

Click below to find out more information!
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Last chance to register online for 5k!

May 10, 2019 by ·

It’s hard to believe that there’s less than two weeks left until our Power Up 5k at Lincoln Land Community College! Last week, girls around central Illinois completed their practice 5k rain or shine. Now it’s time for the real deal and we encourage you to join us in your best super hero attire! Last day for online registration is Thursday, May 16th.

Race Day Schedule – Saturday, May 18th

8:30am – Family-Friendly Activities

10:00am – Celebratory 5k

The 5k is the culmination of our 10-week program and gives each girl the opportunity to achieve the goals they’ve been working towards all semester long! 

Remember, girls who are currently participating in our program do not need to register for the run, but we encourage family, friends, and community supporters to participate!
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Sign up for summer camp!

April 8, 2019 by ·

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There is still time to sign up for our brand-new summer program, Camp GOTR. We could not be more thrilled to offer it to incoming 3rd through 5th grade girls with our partner, LLCC College for Kids.

Camp GOTR combines everything that makes the Girls on the Run program effective with all the fun of camp!

During the week-long session led by GOTR coaches, girls will enjoy building friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactives games, being phyiscally active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling. Click here to find out more!

  • Dates: Monday – Thursday, June 17-20, 2019
  • Times: 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (drop off available at 8:00 a.m.)
  • Location: Lincoln Land Community College, Trutter Center
  • Fee: $135 (includes Camp GOTR t-shirt, Camp GOTR bracelet, and all handouts/materials/journals)
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Register now for our 5k and save $5!

April 8, 2019 by ·

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We love it when our community members join us in celebrating with the girls as they cross the finish line during our spring 5k. Whether you cheer from the sidelines or run alongside the girls we want you to be a part of the party! Registration is now open for the celebratory run that will be held at Lincoln Land Community College on May 18, 2019. Register by 4/26 for early bird pricing!

Race Day Schedule

8:30am – Family-Friendly Activities

10:00am – Celebratory 5k

The 5k is the culmination of our 10-week program and gives each girl the opportunity to achieve the goals they’ve been working towards all semester long! 

Remember, girls who are currently participating in our program do not need to register for the run, but we encourage family, friends, and community supporters to participate!
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We need your help!

April 8, 2019 by ·

Do you wish you had an awesome GOTR shirt just like Dave’s? It could be yours for free if you sign up to volunteer at our spring 5k on May 18th!

We are expecting over 1,000 participants at our event which means we’re going to need a lot of help to make this year the best yet! In fact, we will need the support of over 100 volunteers to make our 5k a success and ensure the safety of our girls.

No matter what your skill set is we have something for you! Volunteer positions include packet pick-up, water stop, course marshal, face painting, race sweeper, and many more!

Click here to find out more information or if you’re ready to commit today, click below to register!

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Get Powered Up for our Spring 5k

March 4, 2019 by ·

We are already getting ready for our Spring 5k!The celebratory run will be held at Lincoln Land Community College on May 18, 2019 and registration is now open!

Race Day Schedule

8:30am – Family Friendly Activities

10:00am – Celebratory 5k

The 5k is the culmination of our 10-week program and gives each girl the opportunity to achieve the goals they’ve been working towards all semester long! 

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Remember, girls who are currently participating in our program do not need to register for the run, but we encourage family, friends, and community supporters to participate in the 5k or to cheer on the girls from the sidelines.
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We need your help!

March 4, 2019 by ·

We are expecting over 1,000 participants at our spring 5k which means we’re going to need a lot of help to make this year the best yet! In fact, we will need the support of over 100 volunteers to make our 5k a success and ensure the safety of our girls.

No matter what your skill set is we have something for you! Volunteer positions include packet pick-up, early set-up, first aid, face painting, race sweeper, and many more!
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Click here to find out more information and to sign up as a 5k volunteer!
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