Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Hartford - Bloomfield, Connecticut - Running

The Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Hartford is a Running race in Bloomfield, Connecticut consisting of a Kids Run/Fun Run and 5K.

Girls on the Run offers a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development programs for girls in 3rd to 8th grade designed to develop and enhance girls' competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. At Girls on the Run, trained and supportive coaches and volunteers teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goals of the program are to develop and improve competence, unleash confidence through accomplishment, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community, all while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.