Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Fall 5K
About the race
Get ready to race with heart! Join us for the most impactful 5K of the year, where every step you take helps us raise vital funds to empower girls right here in our community.
Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a new personal best or you just want to walk with friends and family, this event is for you.
We're not just running a race; we're building a brighter future, one stride at a time.
Alumni registration
To our incredible alumni: You've walked the path with us, and we've watched you grow into the amazing young women you are today. Now, we're inviting you to return to the starting line and run with us once more! Your journey began here, and your presence at this year's race will show our current participants what's possible when a girl finds her voice and her stride.
When you register as an alumni, you'll receive a special alumni bib to celebrate your history with us and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - Event starts
- 9:50 AM - Kid's Dash Fun Run
- 10:00 AM - 5K start
- Location: Salisbury Community Park (935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147)
About Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-competitive after-school running program that includes social emotional life skills and lessons for girls in grades 3rd-8th. GOTR envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams!
This is made possible by volunteer coaches who are there every step of the way for 10 weeks with their girls, encouraging them and running alongside them so they can confidently cross the finish line at their End of the Season 5K!
Financial assistance
We strive to make our program accessible to all girls no matter what their financial limitations may be. All proceeds from this race go towards our financial assistance to cover the cost of any girl who wants to participate in Girls on the Run.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Kid's Dash Fun Run
We're so excited to introduce our Kid's Dash Fun Run! This pre-race event is the perfect opportunity for our youngest supporters to get in on the action by running approximately 400m and experience the joy of crossing a finish line.
All participants will receive a special medal to celebrate their accomplishment.
Watching these future leaders run with all their heart is sure to be the highlight of the day!
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Salisbury
In the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States, Salisbury is a city and the county seat of Rowan County, about 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. It had 35,580 residents at the 2020 census and is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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