Girls on the Run

3-5th Grade

*Volunteer Coaches Needed at many sites.  Teams will appear as a "waitlist status" for registration until Coaches are secured*

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

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Spring 2025 Season Details

Registration will open on Tuesday 1/7 at 7pm. Spring season will begin the week of February 3 and will conclude at our Girls on the Run Union County 5K in Lake Park on April 12, 2025.

Overview-Shared

Overview
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  • The registration period will be January 7th (beginning at 7 pm) until a site is full or on February 10th. 
  • Our Spring 2025 season will begin the week of February 3rd.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site.
  • The season will conclude with the celebratory Girls on the Run 5K in Lake Park on April 12th at 8:00AM.
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Fin-Aid - GOTR

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is included in the online and paper registration process. Simply answer the financial aid questions during registration and the computer will determine your eligibility, and adjust the fee accordingly. 

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  • January 7th at 7:00PM

    Registration opens online!

  • Week of February 3

    Spring 2025 Season Starts

  • March 4 Season Kick-Off Skate Party!

    5-8 pm at Kate's Skate [Indian Trail]

  • April 12: GOTR Union Co. Spring 5K

    at 8am in Lake Park

Reg fees - SHARED

Registration Fees

Building confidence and setting young girls down the path of a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Girls on the Run program to approximately 1,200 girls in the Union and Montgomery Counties area each year. The cost per girl is $300*, but registration is only $190 per girl and includes: 

  • 20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR/Heart & Sole volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • Official program T-shirt 
  • End of season celebration
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal

 

* Support from corporate sponsers, personal donations, and grants makes our program accessible by covering registration fees, program costs, and financial aid.

Registration Fee Guide
Household Income Registration Fee
$60,000 + $190
$59,999 - 50,000 $135
$49,999 - 40,000 $115
$39,999 - 30,000 $85
$29,999 - 20,000 $55
$19,999 - less $25

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My girl isn't a big runner; is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! We are much more than a running program, and every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons. Expect lots of games, talking, laughing and processing in addition to running at each practice. And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving foward!

What does the program fee include?

Though our cost per participant is $300, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $190. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, and a  finisher's medal.

We can't afford the program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does the scholarship program work?

Don't let cost stop you from participating! We are committed to making Girls on the Run accessible to all who want to particpate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any family who needs it, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary. The online registration form will walk you through a few questions to find the fee that is right for your family based on a sliding scale.

When does the 10-week season begin?

  • Practices will begin the week of February 3rd. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday, April 12th @ 8 am in Lake Park. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your girl will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a girl who can, and consider joining us in a future season when she can enjoy the entire program.

Is there a way for me to sponsor a participant for a season?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here  to sponsor a participant this season.

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