The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. 

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants will complete the course in 25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30 to 50 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

We understand that life happens, and circumstance might make it impossible to attend, but we strongly encourage that all participants attend and complete the 5K, as it is the goal that teams are preparing for all season long! It’s the ultimate opportunity to build confidence through accomplishment. Remember, this is the first 5K event for many – including coaches, participants, friends and family members. We are in it together!

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a 5K bib (provided by the council). Each GOTR Girl must be accompanied by an adult Run Buddy (age 18+) who will be responsible for the child at the event.

Yes! In fact, most Run Buddies are the girl's parent/guardian.

GOTR Girls get a hard-earned medal at the finish line.

Most of the GOTR-Nebraska 5Ks are open to public entries, but the Fall Metro GOTR 5K is open only to registered GOTR Girls and their adult Run Buddy.

Public entries are welcome at all other GOTR-Nebraska 5Ks. Registration and a fee are required to participate. 

For safety, furry friends are not allowed on the course or at the event. Please leave all pets at home. Service dogs are an exemption. Please contact Council Director if you plan to register with a service dog 908-751-5847.

Water will be available at the start/finish line and at one station on the course. Each participant should plan to take no more than one serving of water at the water stop. Runners are also encouraged to bring water bottles along on the course. Additional water and snacks will be available at the finish line.

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

GOTR-Nebraska 5Ks are held in Lincoln, Chadron, O'Neill and Grant each year. Routes vary by season. You will receive more information via email closer to the event.