Girls on the Run

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Spring Season Details

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

Spring registration will open November 7, 2024 at midnight.

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Overview

The registration period will be November 7th through February 3rd
Our Spring 2025 season will begin the week of February 10th
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
Schedules will be complete in time for the Spring 2025 5K Event scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at Wright State University at 1pm with doors opening at 11:30am.

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Timeline

November 7 - February 3

Girl registration period
W/O February 10

Spring 2025 Season Starts

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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 nearly 900 girls in the Dayton area each year. Registration is $165 per girl and includes:

20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR T-shirt
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Official GOTR Water Bottle
Official GOTR Journal

Suggested Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration	$165
Financial Aid Option 1 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $25,000-$50,000)	$82.50
Financial Aid Option 2 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is lower than $25,000)	$11

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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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 10-week, 20-lesson program for $165. 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 the week of September 9th. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday, November 16th at Wright State University at 1pm with doors opening at 11:30am. 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.