Women in Technology 5K
Women in Technology 10K
What is the Women in Technology 5k/10k?
The Grace Hopper Women in Technology 5k/10k is a virtual race that is part of the Empower Up Fitness Challenge. The series benefits Girls on the Run, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. You pick the date, distance, course, and how you will complete your race. Run, walk, ride, skate, ski, snowshoe, paddle, or row your way to greatness. In completing this race, you are honoring the incredible women that made invaluable contributions to technology and all the industries that benefited from their advancements.
What Is Included?
T-shirt
Finisher Medal
Face Mask
Participant Bib
Mile Tracker App
Digital Finisher Certificate
How It Works
-> Sign Up for the 5k or 10k
-> Swag shipped to your door
-> Design your own course and use RaceJoy for an interactive and informative course experience from February 1st - March 31st.
-> Submit your results and download your finisher certificate.
-> Celebrate and tell everyone!
Complete the Whole Series
You can add on the 125 or 225-mile Empower Up Fitness Challenge and/or one, two or all three of the other virtual add on races that celebrate the trailblazing women that inspire our girls today. Choose a bundle package to customize your own personal series experience. You'll save, too!
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at info@highaltitudeevents.com.
About Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, emotional and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program’s evidence-based curriculum places an emphasis on developing competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution in young girls through lessons that incorporate running and other physical activities. An independent study found that 97% of participants learned critical life skills including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions at Girls on the Run that they continue to use at home, at school and with their friends. Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization with councils in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, has served over 2 million girls since its inception in 1996.