Girls on the Run

Be in the know with this season’s details for 3rd-5th graders and register today! The Fall 2023 Season reigstration will open in August.

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Season Details

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

The Fall 2023 Season will begin the week of September 11th and conclude with our end of season 5K on Sunday, November 19th.

Overview-Shared

Overview

The registration period will be August 7th - September 24th
Our Fall 2023 season will begin the week of September 11th
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
Most schedules will wrap at the end of November with a season-culminating 5K event on Sunday, November 19th

Fin-Aid - GOTR

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. Our program fees are on a sliding scale and we encourage everyone to self-select the level they feel the most comfortable with.

August 7 - September 24

Timeline

August 7 - September 24

The registration period
Week of September 11th

Fall 2023 Season Starts
Sunday, November 19

Celebratory 5K Event

Reg fees - SHARED

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 1000 girls across all 8 wards of DC and Prince George's County each year. Registration is $250 per girl and includes:

20 seventy-five to ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
A healthy snack during the season

Registration Fee Guide - Sliding Scale

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration (greater than $250,000)	$250
$200,000 - $249,999	$225
$100,000 - $199,999	$200
$60,000 - $99,999	$130
$30,000 - $59,999	$50
Less than $30,000	$10

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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 $320, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $250. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, journal, 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 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 September. The culminating event will be the 5K in November. More information will be shared by the GOTR-DC staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Who is elegible for Girls on the Run?

Girls on the Run helps participants recognize their potential and rise above gender expectations that may limit their health, confidence and joy. We respect and value the individuality and dignity of all people and we welcome participants who identify as girl, nonbinary, and gendernonconforming, regardless of their sex assigned at birth.

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 DC relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $100,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.