The Spring Girls on the Run 5K was held Saturday, May 11, 2019 in downtown Alexandria. About 260 girls from 17 schools in Central Louisiana participated. Girls on the Run  is an empowerment program for girls in grades third through eighth.The six-week program, which is part of the YWCA, is conducted at the schools and teaches girls life skills for health, friendship and being upstanding members of the community. They are also  taught self confidence. The program culminates in a 5K in which community volunteers run with each girl.
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