Girls on the Run

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Current Season Details

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

Registration will open January 8th, 2024 for the spring season.

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Overview
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  • Site & coach registration close on February 9th
  • Girl registration will open on January 8th
  • Our Spring 2024 season will begin the week of February 19th
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
  • Teams will wrap with a season-culminating 5K event that will be held the weekend of May 4th-5th
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  • November 1st

    Spring 2024 Site & Coach applications open

  • January 8th

    Girl registration opens

  • January 20th

    New Coach Training in Baton Rouge

  • January 27th

    New Coach Training in Covington. 

  • February 3rd

    New Coach Training in Lafayette. 

  • February 9th

    Site & Coach registration closes

  • February 15th

    New Coach Training in Baton Rouge. 

  • February 19th

    Spring season begins! Launch of Hello, Superstar! for our GOTR program

  • March 1st

    Program Registration closes

  • May 4th - 5th

    Girls on the Run 5K

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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 girls across South Louisiana each year. Registration is done on a sliding, income-based scale from $25-$185 per girl and includes:

  • 20 seventy-five to ninety-minute sessions 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
  • Post 5k celebration
Registration Fee Guide
Household Income Registration Fee
$0-$30,000 $25
$30,001-$58,000 $75
$58,001-$86,000 $125
$86,000+ $185
Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online 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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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?

Through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $185. Though the real cost of the program is closer to $210. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, journal, 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. 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 10-week season begin?

Teams will begin meeting the week of September 5th. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday, November 11th in Baton Rouge (Greater Baton Rouge, Northshore teams) and Sunday, November 12th in Lafayette (Acadiana teams). More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

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 than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.