# Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance - **When:** Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** Principal Park, Des Moines, IA, 50309 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-140899-girls-on-the-run-5k-presented-by-emc-insurance ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/DesMoines/gotrcia5k?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description This registration is NOT for Girls on the Run Participants or Coaches. GOTR Participants and coaches are already registered for the event. Join us for the 5K – open to all! Whether you run or walk, you're welcome as a community runner. Your participation supports girls throughout central Iowa, helping them be joyful, healthy, and confident. Let's shine together with our Star Power! 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!  Anyone is welcome to participate in the end-of-season 5K celebration. Community participants encouraged!  Packet Pick-Up  Friday, November 6 from 4-6 PM and Saturday, November 7 from 9-11AM at Wellmark YMCA  Sunday, November 8 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park *Fun Zone Activities begin at 12:30PM. 5K start time is 2:00 PM* --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-140899-girls-on-the-run-5k-presented-by-emc-insurance](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140899-girls-on-the-run-5k-presented-by-emc-insurance) — data from Run This (runthis.run).