Girls on the Run

Founded in 1996, Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit organization that has served over 2.5 million girls across North America; over 170,000 girls were served in 2024.

Meeting in small teams and led by trained volunteer coaches, girls build confidence and develop essential physical, emotional and social skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and movement. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

2024 Achievements

Coast-to-Coast Impact

Girls on the Run served over 170,000 girls through our network of 160+ councils across the U.S.

NEW Curriculum: Hello, Superstar! and Hello, Mountain Mover!

Researched, designed and piloted to meet the evolving needs of today’s girl, GOTR released two new 3rd- to 5th-grade curricula Hello, Superstar! and Hello, Mountain Mover! Hello, Superstar!, empowers girls to shine their Star Power, build confidence to be themselves, and encourage others to do the same. In Hello, Mountain Mover!, girls develop the confidence to do hard things by strengthening their I Can! Power. Both versions include essential topics important to 8- to 10-year old girls, such as managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.

Investing in Women in Coaching

Girls on the Run engaged over 40,000 coaches to lead teams of girls last year. Of those, 98% were women. Girls on the Run recently updated and launched new National Coach Training, giving coaches around the country additional skills they need to lead and empower their teams!

Investing in Councils

Girls on the Run International, the headquarters organization, has provided $2 million in direct council funding to enable the network to serve more girls, fortify their operations and grow their impact!

National SoleMates Team

Girls on the Run collaborated with Fleet Feet to build a team of enthusiastic individuals fundraising for their local Girls on the Run councils. The inspiring team of 27 dedicated individuals set ambitious goals and raised funds to support their local Girls on the Run council. Together, the National SoleMates team raised over $30,000, directly contributing to empowering girls through local and national efforts.

How to Support GOTR

Find a Council Near You

With a council network reaching more than 80% of the United States, there’s likely a council near you! Discover ways to engage with your local Girls on the Run, from being a coach, to signing up for the 5K or even volunteering at a local event. No matter how you choose to be part, you will be inspiring and empowering girls. Connect with your council to get involved today!

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Donate to GOTR

Investing in Girls on the Run could not be more critical. Less than 2% of all U.S. giving goes to nonprofits dedicated to women and girls, like GOTR. That’s a stat that needs to be rewritten! Help us change the narrative by providing more girls the ability to be part of a confidence-building program as unique and special as they are. Give today!

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Know a Girl who can Benefit?

Girls on the Run supports girls of all abilities in recognizing their individual strengths and building connections with others. The research-based curriculum combines physical activity with skill development, helping girls adapt to various challenges. As a positive youth development program with demonstrated effectiveness, Girls on the Run provides valuable strategies for today's unpredictable world.

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Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. By reaching girls at a critical stage, Girls on the Run strengthens their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can’t. Underscoring the important connection between physical and emotional health, the program addresses the whole girl when she needs it most.

Evidence shows Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than both organized sports and physical education in teaching life skills that benefit girls at home, at school and with their friends. Girls on the Run is dedicated to creating a world where every girls knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Fleet Feet is proud to partner with Girls on the Run and support their efforts to grow program reach and accessibility, including continued support of the Girls on the Run council network.