SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girls on the Run is a youth development program that promotes physical activity for young girls in 3rd grade to 8th grade. The program teaches life skills through interactive lessons and running games and culminates with the girls being emotionally and physically prepared to complete a 5K running event to celebrate. The goal of the program is to give young girls confidence through accomplishment while also gaining an appreciation for fitness and health. This year, the celebratory Spring 5K will be held on Sunday, April 20, 2019. This event could not happen without the support and sponsorship of local businesses and community members. For the 2019 Girls on the Run 5K in Spartanburg, Vic Bailey Mazda has become a Marathoner Sponsor to continue its support of local community events and programs.
The Girls on the Run of Spartanburg has been active since January of 2008 and looks forward to many more years and 5K events. The successful program is a 10-week curriculum that is offered once during the Fall semester and once during the Spring semester. The Girls on the Run of Spartanburg is operated entirely by volunteers and is always looking for help behind the scenes. People who would like to get involved in some way can visit the Girls on the Run of Spartanburg website to fill out a volunteer form.
With such an incredible event and sponsors like Vic Bailey Mazda, this year's 5K will be a huge success. The Girls on the Run Spring 5K will be on April 20, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. with check-in beginning at 7:45 a.m. To learn more about this community event or how you can get involved, please visit the Girls on the Run of Spartanburg website or the informative blog at Vic Bailey Mazda.
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