Girls on the Run

Be in the know with this season’s details for 3rd-5th graders!

Register Locations

Two Girls on the Run participants smile at the camera while running at an outdoor practice in yellow shirts

Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming. We are now accepting site applications for the Spring 2025 season!

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Overview

The spring 2025 registration period will be January 27th - March 7th
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each team will consist of 15 participants per 2 coaches to ensure the safety and quality of the program.
Our Spring 2025 season is scheduled to start the week of March 3rd, 2025
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 8 weeks. Practice schedules will vary by site.
- Note: Heart & Sole (6th-8th grade) teams will operate on a 10-week schedule with some teams choosing a 1x/week or 2x/week curriculum version.
The season will end with a 5K celebration that will be scheduled in Charlotte!

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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.

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Timeline

January 27 - March 7, 2025

The registration period
Week of March 3rd, 2025

Spring 2025 Season Starts
TBD

Celebratory 5K!

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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 4,000 girls in the Greater Charlotte area each year. Registration is $170 per girl and includes:

Sixteen 90-minute sessions led by trained Girls on the Run (GOTR) coaches. Note: Heart & Sole Teams will operarte on a 10-week schedule with a total of 20 lessons.
Curriculum and lesson materials
Official GOTR T-shirt
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Post 5k celebration

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration	$170
Financial Aid Option 1 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $25,000-$50,000)	$60
Financial Aid Option 2 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is lower than $25,000)	$20

COVID-19 Information

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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 $270, through generous donors we're able to offer the 8-week, 16-lesson program for $170. 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, and a finisher's medal.

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 season begin?

Practices will begin the week of March 3rd, 2025.

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 $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.