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We may be known for our 5Ks, but Girls on the Run is so much more than a running club. In the final part of our blog series, we pull back the curtain on what really happens during a season—and how our joyful, community-rooted program is delivering life-changing mental health support for girls across Virginia. If you've ever wondered how prevention actually looks in action—this is it.

We often talk about the youth mental health crisis—but what’s missing from the conversation is what actually works. In Part 2 of our blog series, we take a closer look at prevention: what it means, how it shows up in schools, and why programs like Girls on the Run are delivering life-changing mental health support long before crisis hits. Prevention doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be consistent, caring, and rooted in connection. 💛