Girls on the Run

Our Spring afterschool program for 3rd-5th/6th graders is like no other! Girls have fun, make friends, increase physical activity levles and learn important life skills they can use at home, at school and with friends. Registration for our Spring season is open February-April each year.

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Two Girls on the Run participants smile at the camera while running at an outdoor practice in yellow shirts

Current Season Details

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

Participant registration for our Spring 2024 season opens on February 5, 2024. 

Overview-Shared

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  • Online registration opens February 5, 2024. 
  • Our spring season runs the weeks of April 15 - June 10.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 8 weeks (see our Locations for team practice days and times)
  • A season-culminating 5K event will be held on June 9, 2024 in Mill Creek. 
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Financial Aid

We are committed to making our programs accessible to any girl in 3rd-8th grade who wants to participate and we are dedicated to ensuring that program cost is never a barrier. Confidential and automatic financial assistance is available to any participant who needs it, reducing the registration fee on a sliding scale from $25 to $200. Families simply choose the level of aid that’s right for them when registering. Families can also set up a payment plan if needed.

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  • October 1 - January 12

    Team Applications Open

    Volunteer Coach Applications Open

  • February 5, 2024

    Online participant registration opens for our Spring 2024 season.

  • April 15 - June 10

    Spring Season - Teams meet twice per week for 90 minutes

  • June 9, 2024

    Our Celebration 5K! All of our participants from teams across Snohomish County come together to complete a 5K event and celebrate the accomplishments each participant has made during the season. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to register for the 5K. 

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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 approximately 850 girls in the Snohomish County area each year. Registration is $200 per child and includes:

  • 17 ninety-minute sessions conducted by trained GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR T-shirt and reusable water bottle
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal
  • Collectible keepsake
  • 5K Celebration event

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My child 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, 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 financial assistance 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, financial assistance is 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 March. The culminating event of the season is the Celebration 5K in June 2024. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your child's coaches once the season begins.

Do participants need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your child will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for someone who can, and consider joining us in a future season when they 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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