Girls on the Run

Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of

self-respect and healthy living.

                                               Key words that align with our core values:

                              Empowerment - Responsibility - Intentionality - Diversity
                               Connectedness - Joy - Optimism - Gratitude - Nurturing
                                             Healthy - Open-hearted - Compassion 

Mission

Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

Objectives

The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system. 

The Program

Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development - their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors
 

Vision

We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams

more information is available on the girlsontherun website