Heart & Sole

Be in the know with this season’s details for 6th-8th graders! Registration opens August 20, 2026.

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Current Season Details

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

Registration will open soon!

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Overview
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  • Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: Registration for Lottery will open on August 20, 2026 and close on September 9 at 11:59 PM., The computer-generated lottery will run on September 10, 2026 for all sites. Registration will reopen on at 9:00 am on Friday, September 11 on a first-come, first-served basis for sites with spots still available.
  • Our Fall 2026 season will begin the week September 21, 2026 and run THROUGH the week before the 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 8 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
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Fin-Aid - Shared

Program Fee Assistance

The program fee assistance 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. 

Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: August 24 - September 7

  • Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: August 27 - September 10

    Registration for Lottery will open on August 20th and close on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59 PM., The computer-generated lottery will run on Thursday, September 11 for all sites. Registration will reopen on at 9:00 am on September 12 on a first-come, first-served basis for sites with spots still available.

  • CAMP GOTR Girls Have Heart: July 25th - July 29th, 2022

    Theme: Girls Have Heart Throughout this week girls will have fun exploring friendships with activities designed to discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to others.

    Times: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Location: New Albany Parks and Recreation, 7860 Bevelhymer Road, New Albany, OH 43054 

  • Fall 2022 5k

    Girls on the Run Central Ohio 5k is Saturday, November 19th, 2022.

Reg fees - H&S

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 Central Ohio area each year. Our $175 registration fee includes:

  • 16 Lessons: 75 - 90 -minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR Team T-shirt
  • GOTR water bottle
  • 5K participation
  • 5K Medal
  • Post 5k celebration
  • NEW THIS SEASON: End of season GOTR KEEPSAKE gift!
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type Price
Full-Price Registration  $175
Fee Assistance Aid Option 1 
(Annual household income is between $55,000.00 to $69,999.99) 		 $140
Fee Assistance Option 2
(Annual household income between $45,000.00 to $54,999.99)		 $90
Fee Assistance Option 3
(Annual household income between $35,000.00 to $44,999.99)		 $65
Fee Assistance Option 4
(Annual household income between $25,000.01 to $34,999.99)		 $40
Fee Assistance Option 5
(Annual household income is lower than $25,000) 		 $10
COVID-19 Information

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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?

Your Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR team t-shirt, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, a GOTR water bottle, a healthy snack at every practice AND a NEW GOTR Keepsake!

Through generous donors we're able to offer the Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole 8-week, 16 -lesson program for $175. The actual expense per girl is $260. Girls on the Run is committed to ensuring all girls who desire to participate in program have the opportunity to do so despite any financial barriers.

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 on Saturday, November 22. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

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.

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