1000 RUNNERS BRAVE UNUSUALLY COLD TEMPS TO SUPPORT GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K

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Somerville, NJ, November 23, 2022 - - 

Cold November temperatures did not deter runners from participating in the Girls on the Run Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) Fall 5k on Sunday. Runners represented GOTRCNJ coaches, program participants and an abundance of community support from the five counties it serves, Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset.

“It’s a testament to the runner’s dedication to our Central NJ Council that 1000 people, some traveling considerable distance, showed up given the cold and windy conditions,” said executive director, Donna York.

Net proceeds from the 5K will go to the GOTRCNJ Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to over 500 girls annually so they can participate in the Girls on the Run program. Race day volunteer support included Rutgers Gamma Phi Beta-Delta Mu Chapter, Rutgers Omega Phi Alpha, Rutgers Alpha Phi Omega, INTERACT, a Watchung Hills community service club, and local community members.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, social and emotional wellness program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade that inspires them to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through an evidence-based curriculum which includes dynamic discussions in self-esteem, self-confidence, competence and caring. Over the course of the ten-week program the girls develop critical life skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

Girls on the Run serves over 2,200 girls at 117 sites in Central NJ. For information about the upcoming Spring program starting March 27, 2023, contact executive director, Donna York, at donna.york@girlsontherun.org or go to gotrcnj.org.

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