Heart & Sole

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Program Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming. We currently offer programming in the spring (March - June) and fall (September - November).

Registration for the Fall Season will open on August 1st.

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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

Fall Season Dates

Fall 2025 Season

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

Program Description

Heart & Sole helps girls find their place. Trained coaches lead 6th-8th (or 5th-7th) graders to inspire them to value what makes them unique. Together, teams uncover confidence and understand the importance of physical and emotional health.

At Heart & Sole the emphasis is on the whole child with a focus on five key parts: body, brain, heart, spirit. Girls work on setting goals through exercises and discussions. Each season ends with a non-competitive 5K, where participants celebrate who they are, how far they have come and where they want to go.

The Heart & Sole curriculum motivates girls to:

Learn more about themselves
Become independent and critical thinkers
Develop skills to write their own stories
Learn how to connect with others inside and outside of their circle
Find inner strength through physical activity

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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.

When does the 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin in the week of March 18. No practices will be held during spring break.

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.