BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's the final finish line of an eight-week-long program for 1,000 girls from all around Western New York.
Girls and their run buddies ran a 5k at the University at Buffalo North Campus for Girls on the Run.
"They've been training for this 5k for 8 weeks," said Meghan Cavanaugh, Program Director.
It's a non-profit for girls 3rd-8th grade that inspires girls to be happy, healthy and confident by finding creative ways to get them running.
"They learn all these life lessons, self-esteem, body image, how to become a good friend, how to become a great person in the community and we integrate all those positive things into running," said Cavanaugh.
It's non-competitive and is all about boosting their social, emotional and physical skills to set them up for the future.
For more info on how to join, volunteer or sponsor, click here.
