Community Corner
1ST ANNUAL GIRLS ON THE RUN TRICK OR TROT FUN RUN
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut is proud to
host the first annual Trick or Trot Halloween Fun Run/Walk, to be held
on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9 AM at Bluff Point State Park. The 3.5
mile fun run will be clock timed, with prizes awarded to the top 3 male
and female finishers. At 9:15 AM, we will be having a 1/2 mile kid's
fun run. Join us for a great fall morning filled with Halloween fun,
games and food! Prizes will also be awarded to those who show up in the
best costume, so be sure to dress to the nines in your best Halloween
outfit! The first 100 people registered will receive a GOTR Trick or
Treat bag. Be sure to sign up early!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for local businesses.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email an inquiry
to Kristen Lincoln at kristen.e.lincoln@gmail.com.
What is Girls on the Run of SECT?
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut is an Independent
Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 200+
locations across the United States and Canada. More than just a running
program, GOTR uses an innovative curriculum that addresses the unique
developmental stages of girls in grades 3-8. The fun, experienced based
program combines training for a 5K event with interactive lessons that
encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development.
GOTR of SECT will be holding it's first session in North Stonington in
Spring 2014, with the goal of expanding the program to area elementary
schools across New London County. All proceeds from this event will go
towards the benefit of the program and the Chapter.
