Girls on the Run

Fall 2024 is underway! Our next season will be Fall 2025. Please contact us if you are interested in starting a team in your community or at your school for Fall 2025!

Locations

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Fall 2024 Season Details

Fall 2024 Girls on the Run Locations

3-5th Grade Sites:

Avondale Elementary School

Brighton School

Brocks Gap Intermediate School

Brookwood Forest Elementary

Calera Intermediate School

Chalkville Elementary

Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Cornerstone Schools of Alabama

Crestline Elementary

Edgewood Elementary

Girls Inc.

Glen Oaks Intermediate

i3 Academy

Inglenook K-8

Kermit Johnson Elementary

McAdory Elementary School

New Life Christian School of Excellence

Oak Mountain Intermediate School

Shades Cahaba Elementary School

Trace Crossings Elementary School

Vestavia Hills Liberty Park Elementary School

WJ Christian K-8

6-8th grade site:

McAdory Middle School

Inglenook K-8

Unless noted, all teams will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Season Runs:

Monday/Wednesday Teams: 9/9/24 - 11/9/24

Tuesday/Thursday Teams: 9/10/24 - 11/9/24

Girls will participate in the UAB Veterans Day 5K- Saturday, Nov. 9 @ 8am Railroad Park

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Overview

Fall 2024 season begins the week of September 9.
Teams will meet 2x a week. See details for specific sites.
Girls will participate in the UAB Veterans Day 5K on Saturday, November 9 as their season ending 5K

Fin-Aid - GOTR

Financial Aid

For financial aid inquiries, please contact Wynne Speir at wynne.speir@girlsontherun.org

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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 our community. The $175 program registration fee includes:

16 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
Official GOTR T-shirt
GOTR water bottle
5K Registration fee
5K Medal

For financial aid inquiries, please contact Wynne Speir at wynne.speir@girlsontherun.org

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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?

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, and a GOTR water bottle.

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.

Contact Wynne Speir at wynne.speir@girlsontherun.org to discuss your financial aid options.

When does GOTR take place?

Every fall there will be an eight week season with a season ending 5K. More information and exact dates will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches as the season approaches.

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 for the entire session, 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 $50,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Contact Wynne Speir to learn more about sponsorsing a girl or a team at wynne.speir@girlsontherun.org