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

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

Registration for Fall 2024 will open August 14th!

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Overview
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  • The registration period for the program lottery will open August 14th
  • The Lottery will run on August 21st for the 10-Week program and on September 4th for the 8-Week Program (after the lottery registration moves to first come first after the lottery)
  • Our Fall 2024 season will begin the week of Sept 9th (10-Week program) or Sept 23rd (8-Week Program)
  • The standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 90 minutes, but schedules will vary by site
  • The season-culminating Celebratory GOTR 5K event will be Sunday, November 17th at North Park
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Fin-Aid - GOTR

Financial Aid

You can pay the full program registration fee of $200 in full, or in two payments, or according to your household income. If further financial support is needed please contact program manger Halicia Sterling at sterlingh2@upmc.edu or 412-641-1596

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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 1,500 girls in Western PA area each year. Registration is $200 per girl and includes:

  • A season of lessons conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR T-shirt
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal
  • End of season celebration
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type Price
Full-Price Registration ($60,000+) $200
Household Income $45,000 - $5,999 $150
Household Income $30,000 - $44,999 $100
Household Income Less Than $29,999 $50

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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 a season of lessons led by a GOTR Trained Coach, 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 healthy snack at every practice.

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, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary *depending on inventory. 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 season begin?

Girls on the Run has two seperate seasons per year. Our fall season runs from September to November, and our spring season runs from March to May.

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.

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 scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.