Girls on the Run International

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Girls on the Run International

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

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

09/26/2026

Let’s celebrate National Family Health and Fitness Day together! Here are five ideas to get your family up and moving:

1. Take a family walk
2. Create a backyard obstacle course
3. Turn on your favorite tunes and have a dance party
4. Stretch or practice yoga together
5. Train for a community 5K (GOTR 5Ks will be coming up soon!)

Tell us what physical activity you’ll be enjoying today in the comments.

09/24/2026

Confidence isn’t just about speaking up for yourself — it's about standing up for others, too. 93% of Girls on the Run alums said the program helped them do just that. That’s the kind of strength the world needs more of.

Learn more about the lasting impact of Girls on the Run: https://www.girlsontherun.org/alums-study/

09/21/2026

Girls on the Run coaches listen, encourage, and create connection and belonging for the members of their team. This World Gratitude Day, we’re especially grateful for our coaches who create spaces where girls can be themselves, build meaningful connections, and discover what they’re capable of. Those experiences and lessons stick with them long after they cross the finish line. Tag a GOTR coach you’re grateful for in the comments!

09/18/2026

What a celebration! This week, our Girls on the Run community celebrated from coast to coast, and we loved seeing your photos, memories, and birthday wishes along the way.

Our Girls on the Run International team had the chance to celebrate together, too. When we think about 30 years of Girls on the Run, we don’t just think about milestones. We think about people: girls finding their confidence, coaches believing in them, teammates becoming friends, and communities showing up season after season.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and to every person who has been part of the Girls on the Run story. Here’s to what comes next! 🎉

09/17/2026

Every movement has a starting line, and ours took us from 13 girls to more than 2.8 million! That growth wouldn’t have been possible without the participants, alumni, coaches, volunteers, families, and partners who have supported and championed Girls on the Run for the last 30 years. Our next goal? 3 million GOTR girls! Find your local council to get involved and help us get there: https://www.girlsontherun.org/connect-locally/

09/16/2026

30 years, millions of moments. Since 1996, Girls on the Run has helped more than 2.8 million girls build confidence, connection, and community across the United States and Canada. Thank you to every participant, coach, caregiver, volunteer, donor, partner, and council who helped make the last 30 years possible. Learn more about 30 years of impact at girlsontherun.org/gotr30

09/15/2026

¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana! At Girls on the Run, we’re celebrating the cultures, stories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, past, present, and future. Together, we’re creating spaces where every girl’s identity is celebrated, and every story has room to shine.

09/14/2026

It all starts with her first practice. She’ll make new friends, meet coaches who care about her, and find joy in movement. Along the way, she’ll learn skills that will stick with her for life, like speaking up for herself, building healthy relationships, and setting big goals. Suddenly, she’s a GOTR girl, and part of a movement that’s lasted for 30 years, reaching more than 2.8 million girls. Every supporter, coach, volunteer, and donor ensures that impact will continue, and girls like her will continue to become joyful, healthy, and confident. Learn more about the impact of 30 years of Girls on the Run: https://bit.ly/4jkWrSt

09/13/2026

Big cheers for our GOTR grandparents! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the grandparents and special grown-ups who help girls feel supported, confident, and ready to take on whatever comes their way. Happy Grandparents Day!

09/12/2026

Thirty years ago, Molly Barker gathered with 13 girls in Charlotte, N.C., for the first season of Girls on the Run. As we celebrate that milestone, Girls on the Run CEO Elizabeth Kunz sat down with Molly for a special conversation reflecting on where we started, how we’ve grown, and what comes next. Read their full Q&A on the GOTR Blog: https://bit.ly/4rqJYkh

Address

5540 Centerview Dr Ste 204, PMB 65493
Charlotte, NC
27606

Website

https://www.girlsontherun.org/

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