
The New Jersey North Girls on the Run Fall 5K begins Sunday morning, Nov. 17 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Members of the Girls on the Run program, their running buddies, family members and program alumni take part in the 5K.

Kayla Fortunato of Ridgewood is the first to finish the race. She finished third in the 25th Girls on the Run New Jersey North 5K on May 18 in Sparta.

Kayla Fortunato of Ridgewood

Brian Savely of Hamburg holds a sign saying ‘You’ve got this.’

Kevin and Mimi Averill of Pompton Lakes cheer on Team Amelia and Vinny.


Girls on the Run is open to students in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.

Girls on the Run participants are encouraged to complete the 5K, which they prepare for all season.








The New Jersey North Girls on the Run Fall 5K begins Sunday morning, Nov. 17 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

Spectators line the route of the 5K.

Girls wait for the race to begin.