Girls on the Run

Be in the know with this season’s details for 3rd-5th graders and registeration opens on January 17, 2024!

Register Locations

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Current Season Details

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

Registration will open soon!

Overview-Shared

Overview

Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: Registration for Lottery will open on January 17th, 2024 and close on January 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM., The computer-generated lottery will run on February 1, 2024 for all sites. Registration will reopen on at 9:00 am on Friday, February 2, 2024 on a first-come, first-served basis for sites with spots still available.
Our Fall 2023 season will begin the week March 4, 2024 and run THROUGH the week before the 5K on May 19th, 2024.
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site

Fin-Aid - GOTR

Program Fee Assistance

The fee assistance process is included in the online and paper registration process. Simply answer the fare help questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fare accordingly.

Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: August 24 - September 7

Timeline

Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: August 24 - September 7

Registration for Lottery will open on Wednesday, August 24 and close on Wednesday, September 7 at 11:59 PM., The computer-generated lottery will run on Thursday, September 8 for all sites. Registration will reopen on at 9:00 am on Friday, September 9 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

The Girls on the Run of Central Ohio 5k will be Saturday, November 19th, 2022.

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 2,500 girls in the Central Ohio area each year. Our $165 registration fee includes:

20 seventy-five to ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Post 5k celebration

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration	$165
Fee Assistance Aid Option 1 (Annual household income is between $55,000.00 to $69,999.99)	$120
Fee Assistance Option 2 (Annual household income between $45,000.00 to $54,999.99)	$65
Fee Assistance Option 3 (Annual household income between $35,000.00 to $44,999.99)	$45
Fee Assistance Option 4 (Annual household income between $25,000.01 to $34,999.99)	$30
Fee Assistance Option 5 (Annual household income is lower than $25,000)	$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?

Through generous donors we're able to offer the Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole 10-week, 20-lesson program for $165 and Camp GOTR for $172.50. 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 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. The Camp GOTR program registration fee includes: five 4 hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches (Girls can attend 1 or 2 weeks of Camp GOTR), Curriculum and lesson materials, A healthy snack at each session, Official Camp GOTR T-shirt, tote bag, and water bottle, Camp GOTR commemorative item, Post Camp GOTR celebration.

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 18. 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.