Mission

THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN INCLUDES, PROGRAM SUPPLIES, CURRICULUM, INCENTIVES, HEALTHY SNACKS FOR GIRLS, HYGIENE KITS, SHOES, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE REGISTRATION FEE ALSO INCLUDES THE SEMI-ANNUAL SK RUN, THE RECRUITMENT, SCREENING AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS, AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM AND PROPER OVERSIGHT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE SK IS THE FINAL, CELEBRATORY EVENT OF THE 10 WEEK PROGRAM. ALL GIRLS, THE PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF GIRLS ON THE RUN WILL RUN OR WALK THE UNTIMED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY SK. EVERY GIRL WEARS A RACE BIB WITH "1" ON IT AND RECEIVES A MEDAL WHEN SHE CROSSES THE FINISH LINE. GIRLS ON THE RUN SEEKS TO ENGAGE THE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF PARTICIPANTS AS WELL. TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN REINFORCING THE LESSONS LEARNED AT GIRLS ON THE RUN, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE PRESENTED WITH A "GROWN UP GUIDE." THIS GUIDE PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF EACH LESSON TOPIC AND