Girls on the Run

Be in the know with this season’s details for 3rd-5th graders and register today!

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Current Season Details

Program registration is now open!

Overview-Shared

Overview
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  • Lottery registration is open through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 3.
  • A computer-generated lottery will take place on September 4 for teams that are full. For any teams that don't fill through the lottery, registration reopens by 3 pm on Wednesday, September 4 and will remain open through Wednesday, September 25 on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Practices for all teams begin the week of September 16.
  • The last day to register for teams that have not yet filled and the last day for refunds is Wednesday, September 25.
  • The Girls on the Run 5K celebration is December 7.
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Registration Fees - Share

Registration Fees

The Girls on the Run program fee starts at $0 and is on a sliding scale based on household income.  

The program fee includes:

  • Twenty (20), 90-minute lessons conducted by certified Girls on the Run coaches
  • Lesson materials and journal
  • Girls on the Run program T-shirt
  • For girls who qualify, a new pair of running shoes, sports bra and/or sports hijab
  • Girls on the Run 5K registration for participant, event experience, finisher’s T-shirt and medal
  • Coach support – volunteer training, background checks and CPR certification
  • Administrative – insurance, website, curriculum copyright dues to Girls on the Run International

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  • Through September 3

    Lottery registration for the fall season will remain open through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 3.

  • September 4

    A computer-generated lottery will run on Wednesday, September 4 for teams that are full. Registration will reopen at 3 pm for teams that do not fill through the lottery.

  • Week of September 16

    Fall season practices begin.

  • September 25

    Last day to register for teams that have not yet filled, and last day for refunds.

  • December 7

    Girls on the Run 5K celebration.

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Financial Aid

To ensure every girl who wants to participate can, Girls on the Run program fees are on a sliding scale based on household income and household size. Fees range from $0 - $225. View the sliding scale.

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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 program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters, journal and more, a GOTR T-shirt, entry into the Girls on the Run 5K celebration, a finisher's medal and 5K T-shirt, and coach and administrative support.

We can't afford the program registration fee. Is there a way for our child to still participate?

Yes. We strive to never turn a girl away because of finances*. We offer adjusted program fees on a sliding scale starting at $0 based on household income. The online registration system will walk you through questions to find the fee that is right for your family. 

*Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any girl who needs it.

When does the fall season begin?

Fall season practices begin the week of September 16. The culminating event will be the Girls on the Run 5K taking place on December 7. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do you offer a payment plan?

No, we do not offer a payment plan. The Girls on the Run program fee starts at $0 and is on a sliding scale based on household income. 

What is the Girls on the Run refund policy?

A girl’s parent/guardian is responsible for contacting Girls on the Run if their girl is not going to participate in the program. Girls on the Run will issue a refund if a girl drops out of the program by Wednesday, September 25, 2024. No refund will be issued for any cancellations after September 25. A $10 administration fee will be charged on all cancellations, except in cases of medical emergencies with a doctor’s note or documentation. If a site is cancelled due to insufficient registration or other circumstances deemed appropriate by Girls on the Run, the full registration fee will be refunded. 

Does Girls on the Run provide athletic gear (running shoes and sports bras) to girls?

Yes. If your household income is less than or equal to $50,000 per year, your child is eligible to receive sports equipment (running shoes and sports bras) through us. More information is included on the lottery registration form.

Can I use my flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) benefits for my child's program fee?

Girls on the Run program fees are eligible for reimbursement via many company’s FSA or HSA plans. Check with your company’s benefits department for applicable enrollment information. GOTR will provide applicable details (EIN, etc.) to caregivers of registered participants in the registration confirmation email after the program lottery has been run. 

How many participants are on a team?

Girls on the Run is committed to having small teams with low coach to participant ratios. Having strong relationships between teammates and coaches is a core part of our program. Depending on the site, teams are capped at 15 or 20 participants.

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.

Girls on the Run reserves the right to dismiss a child without a refund if she misses more than four sessions. Girls will not be penalized for missing practices due to COVID-19. 

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.

If I volunteer to coach, could you add more girls on a team?

Please contact programs@girlsontherunatlanta.org if you are interested in starting an additional team. Alternatively, we have community teams, which are open to all girls. Coaches’ daughters are guaranteed a spot in the program and receive a program discount.

Can I register my girl at a school where she does not attend?

Site-based teams are primarily open to girls attending that site/school. We encourage you to start a Girls on the Run team in your community if there is not already a team nearby! Learn more about starting a team.

Can my girl repeat the program?

Yes! Our curricula are designed to be repeated. Girls new to the program and girls repeating the program will both benefit from the lessons. We know what a child experiences and learns in Girls on the Run as a 3rd grader is quite different from what she learns as a 4th or 5th grader. With repetition, the depths of learning and the ability of a girl to apply what she learns at each lesson is greater. Within Girls on the Run, we rotate between three curricula for Girls on the Run and two curricula for Heart & Sole, so our girls experience similar topics, but with different games and activities from one season to the next. With that experience, returning girls often naturally step into mentoring and leadership roles.

What is the attendance policy?

Participants must attend both sessions each week and should not sign up for the program if there is a known conflict. Due to the importance of group dynamics and the experiential learning process of the Girls on the Run curriculum, girls who are absent for more than four practices during one season are in violation of the Girls on the Run attendance policy and Girls on the Run has the right to dismiss a girl from the program. Girls will not be penalized for missing practices due to COVID-19. 

What is the Girls on the Run behavior policy?

Any participant engaged in behavior that threatens the health or welfare of other participants, coaches or other key Girls on the Run volunteers will be released from participating in the program. Threatening behavior may include but is not limited to: physical injury, emotional maltreatment, abuse of prescription or illegal drugs, use of alcohol, carrying firearms or other dangerous items, using any item in a dangerous way, or any other activity determined by a coach or administrator to be threatening to another’s health or well-being. Girls on the Run reserves the right to remove any child from participation for any reason that does not fit the mission and goals of the organization.

Girls on the Run is intentional with the way in which we see behaviors. We know that behavior is a skill that individuals learn and grow. We also know that a participant’s context and life experiences influence their behaviors. We are intentional about including participants with and without disabilities and work with participants within this context as well. 

My child is nonbinary. Can they participate in the program?

Yes. Girls on the Run welcomes cisgender and transgender girls and nonbinary participants into our program. Nonbinary participants should be aware that the word girl is used in our curriculum and is printed on our T-shirts, worksheets, etc.

My child has a disability. Is your program inclusive?

Girls on the Run welcomes children with and without disabilities. Our program includes movement, discussions, reading and writing. While our name is “Girls on the Run,” you do not need to run in order to fully participate in our program. Please reach out to programs@girlsontherunatlanta.org or your team’s coach to talk about adaptations that we can make and/or whether GOTR is a good fit for your child.