What is SoleMates®?
SoleMates® (www.girlsontherunsolemates.org) is the charity running leg of Girls on the Run of Atlanta, Inc. (GOTR). We are a team of athletes (male or female) who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon, 5K or triathlon, to raise money for Girls on the Run of Atlanta and our character development program for girls.
I’m Ready! How Do I Get Started?
Registration for SoleMates® is $26. Each team member agrees to raise a minimum of $262 by securing donations from friends, family or corporate sponsors. We support our runners every step of the way with exclusive runner premiums, effortless on-line fundraising programs and loads of motivational instructions.
Register online.
Where Can I Participate?
The Atlanta SoleMates® team chooses an official event; however, runners are welcome to participate in other races.
- Group Runs: Join us for our weekly runs at WestStride and Phidippides
- We are also thrilled to once again select the Atlanta Thanksgiving Marathon as our fall event and the Georgia Marathon as our spring event. Registrants who register on behalf of Girls on the Run® of Atlanta and enter our charity code will receive a $5 entry discount for the half-marathon or $10 discount for the marathon. Contact us for more info.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Girls on the Run SoleMates® is proud to be a Partner charity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in October, 2010! This popular marathon always reaches capacity but SoleMates has bonus entries for a limited time! Sign up NOW for the Chicago Marathon and SoleMates! GOTRI provides a great marathon experience for our SoleMates runners in Chicago including a private tent with many amenities near the start and finish line.
GOTR of Atlanta Supports Our SoleMates® Runners!
- Easy online registration process through Active.com
- Exclusive SoleMates® singlet upon registration
- Premiums from SoleMates® sponsors
- Incentive prizes for participants reaching & exceeding fundraising minimum.
- The levels are:
- SoleMates® Cotton T-shirt: $262
- Girls on the Run or SoleMates® hat: $500
- Girls on the Run or Sole Mates® cinch sack: $750
- Girls on the Run or SoleMates® blanket: $1000 and up
- On-line training plans to fine tune your training and motivational mails
- Clinics and informal runs with other SoleMates® runners
- Opportunity to meet and interact with other runners in your area
- Extra motivation of running for a reason – to change the lives of Girls!
More than a running program…
Just as SoleMates® members are changed by their experience, GOTR uses running to transform the way girls see themselves and their opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to raise enough money to reach every girl and to educate and prepare her for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living.