More than 5,500 superheroes crossed the finish line of the Girls on the Run 5k on Saturday, May 12 many with capes flapping in the wind behind them as they ran.   

The largest Girls on the Run 5k in St. Louis

to date was a smashing success with approximately 10,000 people gathering downtown in the new race location to run, cheer and support the nearly 2,600 girls in the Girls on the Run program this spring in 126 schools across the metropolitan area.  

The weather was beautiful, but the smiles and sense of pride exuding from the finishers was even more beautiful. We hope that our runners come away from the race with the feeling that if they can run a 5k, they can do anything!   

Feedback 
We want to hear from you! We are always looking to improve our race, especially with the new race location this season. We appreciate your input and highly encourage you to fill out our post-race survey by clicking here. In addition, if you complete the survey you have the option to be entered into a drawing to win a piece of Girls on the Run apparel!   

Pictures 

Relive the race via photograph! Check out the photos taken by an amazing volunteer, Ty Kanoya.

While we don't stress finish time at Girls on the Run, we know you're probably curious about how fast you ran on Saturday. Click here for searchable race results! 

Thank you to all of the runners for being their own superhero and tackling the fun run and 5k with determination. Not only did we extend our title of largest timed 5k, but proceeds from the event help support the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund.   

Thank you to all of the spectators and Cheer Stations who cheered, supported and motivated all of our runners, especially to TKO DJs who provided music on the course and FOX Sports Midwest for the amazingly fun bubbles! 

Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped underwrite the cost of this inspiring event. If you are interested in sponsoring our next race, contact Katy Sommer. If you were moved by the amazing experience of this race and what it does for young girls in St. Louis, we'd welcome individual contributions by clicking here.  

Thank you to our race director Pat Hamel and the staff at Big River Running Co. and to our dedicated race committee for spending countless hours planning and implementing an event that touches the lives of thousands in a positive way. 

Thank you to all of the volunteers, board members and GOTR staff who pulled together to make the race unforgettable.

Thank you to Utopia for the pre and post-race entertainment, especially for the 10 back flips in honor of GOTR St. Louis' 10th anniversary!

Thank you to Grace Jegle, a 6th grader and Girls on Track participant at Gateway Science Academy who wowed us with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.      

Thank you to the 5k Superstars who added a little shine to their 5k by raising funds for GOTR scholarships. Thanks to the 13 runners who raised $1,824!  

This list could go on and on! Please know that Girls on the Run St. Louis appreciates your support and involvement!    

Join Girls on the Run for a fun summer fundraiser at the ballpark! Cheer on the Cardinals and help raise money for the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund. 

Cardinals vs. Marlins  

Sunday, July 8

1:15 p.m.    

Tickets are $20 for the Right Field Pavilion and include a free hotdog and soda. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the GOTR scholarship fund. Click here to purchase your tickets online.  

Order by June 8 and be entered for a chance to have you and your family on the field before the game or visit the FOX Sports Midwest broadcast booth at Busch Stadium!

Part of the Girls on the Run curriculum entails each team conducting a community service project. Girls on the Run St. Louis honors our teams' hard work and creativity through the Koman Award for Excellence in Community Service. We had a record number of entries this season! It's so inspiring to see all of the amazing projects that have happened throughout the St. Louis metro area. We are pleased to announce the winners!
 
The first place winner is Shiloh Village Elementary School in Shiloh, IL. The team from Shiloh collected food and non-perishable items for the tornado victims in Harrisburg, IL. Mrs. Brooke Sterns, an assistant coach at Shiloh, is originally from Harrisburg and her parents and extended family experienced some devastation from the tornado. With the help from Mrs. Richter & Mrs. Storll and some fabulous volunteers, the team organized the "Stuff the Truck for Harrisburg" event at Schnucks in O'Fallon, IL. The girls created a "shopping list" of items that the residents of Harrisburg needed and handed them to every shopper that came in the doors. Many people purchased extra items for the tornado victims and received a hand written thank you note from the girls. They were able to fill an entire trailer! After a two hour trek to Harrisburg, the coaches were able to deliver the items to an emergency relief shelter. They were so grateful! Congratulations on a job well done to all of the volunteers and Girls on the Run participants at Shiloh Village Elementary School.  
 
We had a tie for second place! Congratulations to the teams from Renfro Elementary in Collinsville, IL and Edgar Murray Elementary in St. Clair, MO.    

The team from Renfro organized a project called "Making Tracks for Cameron." Cameron is a boy in their community who was critically injured recently while being attacked by a dog. The GOTR team organized a fundraiser to help his family with medical expenses incurred after the accident. The girls preformed a skit at school about their project in an effort to engage all of the students. They asked students to donate $1 to have the opportunity to run a mile around the school track during recess. The GOTR team cheered them on as they ran. More than 300 children in the school ran a mile! They were able to donate $384.06 to Cameron's family. Way to go Renfro GOTR girls and coaches!  
 
The Edgar Murray team organized "A Night of Family Fitness & Fun Sponsored by Girls on the Run." The GOTR team and their coaches planned an evening to show how fitness can not only be healthy but fun too! They also tied in supporting a local food pantry by asking the participants to each bring canned goods to the event. Each family or group would spend 15 minutes performing each of the following activities: Zumba, PX90, Wii Fitness, relay races, and a mock GOTR practice. All activities were led by GOTR participants and coaches. The families in attendance had a blast! Way to go Edgar Murray GOTR team!

 
The third place winner is the team from St. Justin Martyr in Sunset Hills, MO. They chose "Angel's Arms" as the beneficiary of their community service project. The GOTR team and coaches decided to make an Angel's Arms' foster home beautiful by raising money to buy flowers and landscaping supplies. They prepared beds, weeded and planted flowers. Way to go St. Justin Martyr GOTR!
 
Honorable Mentions were awarded to the following teams:
*Caseyville Elementary

*Flynn Park Elementary 

*Freeburg Elementary
*George Guffey Elementary 

*Gotsch Intermediate
*Maryville Elementary - Granite City  

*Oak Hill School 

*Silver Creek Elementary 

*St. Cecilia's Academy 

*Westhaven Elementary   

*Westhoff Elementary 

*Wildwood Middle

Thank you again for all of your hard work in planning and executing your community service projects. The St. Louis metro area is a better place because of your efforts!