Girls on the Run

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Upcoming Season Details

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

Registration for the Spring 2025 Season opens January 17th!

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Overview

The registration period will be January 17 - February 14
Our Spring 2025 season will begin the week of February 17 (select sites may start early due to alternative school calendars)
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
Lessons conclude for most teams by May 2 (subject to make-up needs due to cancellations).
A season-culminating 5K event will be hosted Sunday, May 4th at the Tanger Outlets.

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Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online and paper registration process. Simply answer the scholarship questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly.

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Timeline

Now - February 1

Coach & Site Recruitment
January 17 - February 14

Participant Recruitment
February 15 (week of)

Spring seaso kick-off!
April 31 (week of)

Last week of programming
May 4th

AdventHealth GOTR 5K at Tanger Outlets Asheville!

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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 500 girls in the Western North Carolina area each year. Registration is $180 per girl and includes:

16 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Post 5k celebration

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration	$180
Financial Aid Tier 1	$120
Financial Aid Tier 2	$70
Financial Aid Tier 3	$25
*Financial Aid is based off of income and family size. This information is reported during registration and will automatically apply the pre-approved scholarship amount. If additional scholarship is needed please reach out to the council directly, no girl is turned away due to family finances.

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FAQ

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 registration fee include?

The camp registration fee includes GOTR t-shirt, water bottle, 5K finisher medal, all snacks, and intentional lessons delivered by trained coaches. There are ample scholarships available and no girl is turned away from participating in the program due to family finances. The registration page has a self-reporting financial aid section and a pay-what-you-can option. Clothing and gear assistance is also available for participants.

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. 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. We also realize that the financial reality for many families can change quickly, if there is a need for scholarship that isn't reflected through the sliding scale application, please reach out to Girls on the Run WNC and we can talk more. No girl is turned away from participating due to family finances.

When does the season begin?

Practices will begin in the week of September 23. The culminating event will be the 5K on Sunday, November 17th. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Is there a way for me to sponsor a girl?

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 girl.