Girls on the Run

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming.

Registration is now open for Spring 2023

(Lottery will be drawn on February 8 for sites using the lottery system).

Emails will be sent to girls that are chosen by the computer for the registration lottery)

Season starts February 13, 2023

More site locations will be added as they are approved.

Overview-Shared

Overview

The registration period will be on a rolling basis until February 9 or sites fill.
Lottery will be run for lottery based sites on February 8.
Our Spring 2023 season will begin the week of February 13.
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
Most schedules will wrap by May 5, 2023. A season-culminating 5K event will be held on May 6, 2023 in conjunction with Culpeper Parks and Recreation Wicked Bottom 5K to be held at Lenn Park in Culpeper, VA

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Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online and paper registration process. Simply answer the scholarship questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly.

There will be an option for a payment plan at checkout whether or not you requested financial assistance.

*If the scholarship and the payment plans still make this unaffordable for your family, please reach out to kathy.butler@girlsontherun.org directly.

We want to make this program available to EVERY girl.

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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 300 girls in the PIEDMONT area each year. Registration is $150 per girl and includes:

20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Pre 5k celebration
Confidence to KNOW that she CAN

COVID-19 Information

Our programs are held primarily at public school locations.

We will follow all the safety rules of the school and county where the program is being held.

For our season ending celebratory 5K, we will follow the safety plan for the county in which the event in being held.

For additional information and guidance from the CDC to keep your family safe please go here.

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FAQ

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 particpant is approximately $270, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $150. 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, a finisher's medal, a GOTR water bottle and a healthy snack at every practice.

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. If that is still unaffordable for your family. Reach out to Kathy.butler@girlsontherun.org directly for additional support.

When does the 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin the week of February 13. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday May 6. 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 $20,000 in program scholarships for families in need. For as little as $13/month you can sponsor a girl this season. Click here to learn more.