GOTR Program

Mission


We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. 

Vision

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

About


Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning program 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 Girls on the Run objective is to reduce the potential display of at-risk activities among its participants. The goal is fewer adolescent pregnancies and eating disorders, less depression and suicide attempts, as well as fewer substance/alcohol abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.

Our Approach



Girls on the Run delivers our message to young girls through volunteer coaches and mentors. Our 12-week character building program of experiential learning through running teaches very specific and well-defined social and personal skills. The program culminates in a non-competitive 5K run event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

The curriculum encompasses the following 3 concepts:

• Weeks 1-4: All About Me...Getting to Know Who I am and What I Stand For!
• Weeks 5-8: Building My Team...Understanding the Importance of Cooperation
• Weeks 9-12: Community Begins with Me...Learning About Community and Designing Our Own Community Project