Runners stop to collected colorful bracelets from the BGC kiosk following each lap during the practice 5K on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Marissa Olguin, runs alongside Shay Vigil (far left), and Eternity Lucero during the pre-run or practice 5k at SunUte fields on Tuesday, Oct 24. Girls on the Run is a program designed promote empowerment and inspire girls through running. The participants are also encouraged to discuss topics such as, friendship and treating people with respect.

Boys & Girls Club members, Jaelyn Alston and Myla Goodtracks show their support for the girls who ran laps at SunUte during the practice run, Tuesday, Oct 24 in preparation for the 5K run at Three Spring on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum