Girls Incorporated of Bay County

Girls Inc. of Bay County is excited to announce that our second annual Half Marathon, 5K and Relay will be held on October 17, 2009 at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. The race begins in Pier Park at 8:00am with a course that will take you along the streets nearest the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A celebratory full lunch will be held following the race including free beer and generous discounts to Pier Park stores. T-shirts will be provided to all racers. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for both relay and individual divisions (by category) will be presented to relayers and half marathoners. Finisher medals will be presented to half marathoners.

Our 2008 Half Marathon and 5K was a tremendous success and for the 2nd event we anticipate 600 entries. Not only has the race become much more visible in the Southeast region it is also a fun event that supports numerous aspects of the Bay County community. All proceeds go directly to support the educationally based after school and summer programs at Girls Incorporated of Bay County.

To register visit our link at Active.com below or click on the Race Flyer to the right:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1648501&assetId=5968EAF9-563B-4873-BFF2-6DC331682B8F

The mission of Girls Incorporated of Bay County is to inspire girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold through educationally based after school and summer programs. For over 35 years Girls Inc. of Bay County has provided services to all girls’ ages 6-16 within the Bay County area. Our vision is to encourage young women to develop their capacities, to be self-sufficient and responsible
members of the community; to believe in themselves and shoot for the stars. The organization serves as a vigorous proponent for girls, focusing attention on their unique needs by providing opportunities for social, cultural, recreational and vocational education and enrichment.

Our center is open after school during the school year and all day during the summer. Last year, Girls Incorporated served over 600 girls in the community. It is a place where girls are taken seriously; yet, girls can have fun, be with their peers and have a staff that cares very much about them and their particular needs.

Funds made from the Half Marathon, 5K and Relay go directly to the Girls Incorporated organization. We are in the business of inspiring girl to grow up to be Strong, Smart and Bold.