Girls on the Run

The impact of our program is powerful. By instilling a love of movement, life skills, and confidence now, Girls on the Run sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and meaningful relationships. Throughout the season, participants become equipped with essential tools to manage their emotions, find joy in movement, and build the confidence to be themselves. Sign your girl up for a season that activates her potential now and in the future

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Overview

Girls on the Run programs take place twice a year:

Fall Season: mid-September - Weekend before Thanksgiving
Spring Season: end of March - first weekend in June 

To establish a team at your school or site, simply get adminstrative approval at the site and recruit at least two volunteer coaches. For more information on starting a team or becoming a coach, check out the “Start a Team” or “Coach” sections in the menu bar.

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Spring 2025 Season
  • Online registration opens: February 1st 
    Registration is first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted on the registration form.
  • Season starts: Week of March 31, 2025
  • GOTR Teams practice 2x/week for 90 minutues; days/times will vary
  • 5K Celebrations:
    • GOTR 5K South on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Rockland Lake State Park from 6 - 9 PM
      (For teams in Rockland, Putnam and Westchester)
    • GOTR 5K North on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at LEGOLAND in Goshen from 7 - 10 AM
      (For tams in Orange, Dutchess and Ulster)
    • All girls must have an adult Running Buddy at the GOTR 5K Celebration

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Fall 2025 Season
  • Online Registration opens: August 1st 
    Registration is first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted on the registration form.
  • Season starts: Week of September 15, 2025
  • GOTR 5K: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Rockland Lake State Park

*All girls must have an adult Running Buddy at the GOTR 5K Celebration

Program Description

Meeting in small teams twice per week, trained volunteer coaches inspire 3rd-5th graders to build confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. Lessons focus on building social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits. 

In fall 2025 season, we're thrilled to be launching a new, enhanced curriculum: Hello, Bold Heart!, every girl builds the confidence to share her thoughts, ideas, and feelings!

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory, non-competitive community-wide 5K (3.1 mile) event. This culmination gives participants a tangible sense of accomplishment and the confidence to be the author of her own story.

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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 2,000 girls in the Hudson Valley each year.

$180 Registration includes:

  • 16 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • Official GOTR T-shirt, water bottle, journal and keepsake
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal
  • Post 5K celebration
  • Unique program completion gifts (varies each season)

There are several payment options available. We accept all major credit cards, checks, cash and money order. In addition we offer a payment plan option, sibling discount, and scholarships. Any and all non-electronic payment should be sent to or dropped off at the Girls on the Run Hudson Valley office.

Please note, an additional $25 Running Buddy fee will be due midway through the season for each girls Running Buddy. Every girl must complete the 5K with an adult running buddy. More details will be provided throughout the season.

Financial Assistance

We will NEVER turn a participant away due to financial constraints. If there are any questions or issues, please do not hesitate to contact the Director at kim.quimby@girlsontherun.org.

Girls on the Run fundraises year-round to ensure that our programming is accessible to all families. Scholarships are offered on a sliding scale based on self-reported household income. To utilize the sliding scale, simply select the level that best fits your needs in the registration form. Based on your selection, the corresponding registration fee will be applied at checkout. 

Household Income Guidelines Sliding Scale Fee
Over $75,000 $180
$60,000 - $75,000 $150
$45,000 - $60,000 $110
$30,000 - $45,000 $80
under $30,000 $35
Program Policies

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!

 

 

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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 $250, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $180. 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.

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 $75,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.

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