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5K Celebration Confidence through Accomplishment Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.
5K Event Details Event 16th Annual Girls on the Run 5K & Reindeer Run Benefitting Girls on the Run Presented by Jolt Credit Union Date November 21, 2026 Location Registration and GOTR Festivities will take place at the YMCA of Saginaw (1915 Fordney St, Saginaw).
The 5K will start and end at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust Dr, Saginaw). Time 9:00 a.m. -Day-of Registration & Girls on the Run Festivities 10:40 a.m. - Reindeer Run Benefitting GOTR (Open to all community members of all ages) 10:45 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K Price March 15- Oct 31: Early Bird (Online) $25 Nov 1 - Nov 19: General (Online) $30 Additional 5K Information EVENT DETAILS Girls on the Run Great Lakes Bay is turning 15 years old! Join us to celebration 15 Years of Memories in Motion as we partner with Positive Results Downtown Saginaw! You will run/walk a 3.1 mile loop on closed roads ahead of the Holiday Parade as Girls on the Run Great Lakes Bay participants complete their season finale 5K! All participants receive reindeer antlers, but we encourage you to wear festive attire too! Registration will take place at the YMCA of Saginaw (1915 Fordney Ave, Saginaw) beginning at 9am the day-of the event and the music of High Fidelity Entertainment will be revving up the crowd before the race! You will walk next door to start and finish at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust, Saginaw) and the finish line will greet you with hot chocolate, shopping at the Downtown Saginaw Farmer's Market winter market, an amazing display of cookie houses inside the Center, and a great front row view of the Holiday Parade!
PARKING Parking will be available at the Andersen Splash Park (1830 Fordney Road, Saginaw, MI), the YMCA of Saginaw (1915 Fordney Road 48601, Saginaw, MI 48601), the former Boys and Girls Club (1781 Fordney St.) and former Big Brothers, Big Sisters (1910 Fordney St.) and Crayola Park (1739 Fordney St). Limited parking will be available at the Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust, Saginaw, MI 48601) for senior citizens. Please note some roads may be closed due to race/parade routes. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - This is a family event, strollers are permitted. Please be advised: A portion of the course does travel through gravel. - No dogs or pets on leashes, please. - We will do our best to see every paid participant receives a set of reindeer antlers and a finisher medal. However, they are only guaranteed for those who register by the early registration deadline of October 31.
