We are excited to bring together 106 teams from throughout greater Boston for our Celebratory Fall 2024 5K!

Check out our Fall 2024 Event Guide for more information. 

5K Buddy Packet Pick Up

5K Buddies - save time on 5K Day by picking up your event shirt and bib early! 

• Wednesday, November 13 - Dick's Sporting Goods MEDFORD
  3:30 - 7 pm, 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford
  
  
• Thursday, November 14 - Dick's Sporting Goods DEDHAM
  3:30 - 7 pm, 180 Providence Highway, Dedham

Please note: Packet Pick Up is for 5K Buddies only - Coaches and Girls on the Run participants will receive their running bibs at the 5K. 5K Buddies can pick up materials for other people but please be sure to let them know to avoid confusion.

EVENT DAY TIMELINE - Saturday, November 16th 
Suffolk Downs - 525 McClellan Highway, East Boston

• 7:30 AM Coach check-in and participant arrival
• 8:45 AM Same day registration closes
• 8:50 AM Pre-Race program starts
• 9:00 AM 5K begins
• 10:30 AM Event comes to a close

Our volunteers ensure our event is a success in many ways!

• “SUPER STAR” VOLUNTEER: You are comfortable and flexible with any role we need you to play.
• PRE-RACE OFFICE HELP: You will join us at the GOTR office during the week leading up to the event to help with prep work including sorting t-shirts and race bibs, organizing materials, etc.
• EARLY AM DAY OF SET UP: You will help with the setup of the event before any participants arrive. This role is best suited for those who are physically able to lift heavy objects and stand for an extended period of time.
• TRAFFIC / COURSE CONTROL: You will assist with directing the flow of all vehicle and human traffic throughout the event.
• GREETER: You will help welcome and direct participants to where they need to be. This is a good role for you if you are comfortable interacting directly with the public and can stand for long periods of time.
• REGISTRATION: You will assist with 5K registration, including pre-registered runners and event day runners. Volunteers will also assist with the organization and breakdown of this area.
• MERCHANDISE: You will assist with selling Girls on the Run merchandise. Volunteers will also assist with the organization and breakdown of this area. This volunteer opportunity is best suited for individuals over 18 years of age who have sales experience and/or are comfortable interacting directly with the public.
• SPIRIT CREW: You will be a part of pre-race activities including distributing spirit materials! This is a good role for someone who is comfortable directly interacting with many groups of girls ages 9-14.
• START LINE: You will assist in lining up participants at the beginning of the race.  You must be comfortable directing people on where they need to move to help ensure a smooth start!
• WATER STOP: You will set up, hand out water, and clean up this area after the girls have passed.
• FINISH LINE: You will help with the set up and organization of the finish line including water, snacks, medals. You will also need to be able to direct traffic and keep all running areas safe for participants and clear of spectators.
• POST EVENT BREAKDOWN: You will assist with the breakdown and clean up after the event. This will include transporting materials and lifting heavy objects. This role is best suited for those who are physically able to lift heavy objects and stand for an extended period of time.
• COMMUNITY RUNNING BUDDIES: To have the opportunity to be a Community Running Buddy, volunteers must sign up to volunteer at the 5K. You will then be notified if a participant needs a buddy and you are a match.

Note: All Community Running Buddy volunteers appointed through our council will undergo a background check.