While Marci trained for the Chicago Marathon as a National SoleMate, she raised funds and awareness to support girls in our local community. Marci raised over $3,200 for Girls on the Run South Louisiana, earning her an entry to the inaguaral Every Woman's Marathon.

How Kappa Delta Sorority at LSU is building confidence and inspiring action through painting inspirational bandanas for Girls on the Run participants. A 15-year tradition in the making! 

Jeff Soileau became involved with Girls on the Run South Louisiana (then Greater Baton Rouge) as a founding Board of Directors member. Fifteen years later, Jeff remains an avid supporter of Girls on the Run and continues to positively impact the health of community members through his work as a Population Health Strategic Advisor with Louisiana Blue.

We caught up with Inessa Robillard, featured in The Advocate at the Girls on the Run 5K back in 2015. The finish line was only the beginning for Inessa. Read how Girls on the Run became a pivotal part of her journey as a runner and where she is today!

In 2017, Gabriela officially became a coach following an invitation from her friend. One of the most rewarding aspects for her has been witnessing how the girls use their newfound confidence and skills to help others, showing that the impact of the program extends far beyond running.

“The girls are not only remembering the lessons,” Gabriela says. “They are really reflecting about how it's impacting their lives.”

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Girls on the Run South Louisiana. We invite the community to celebrate at the upcoming Girls on the Run 5K Series in Baton Rouge at 9am on Saturday, November 16 or in Lafayette at 2pm on Sunday, November 17. 

Bekah joined the  Girls on the Run program in fourth grade when her mother signed up her and her sister. Years later, while finishing her last semester of college, Bekah reconnected to Girls on the Run and became a coach. 

“She asked me, and I just said yes. I didn't ask any questions,” Bekah says. “I just remembered doing it in elementary school, and I loved it."

Founded fifteen years ago, Girls on the Run South Louisiana (GOTR SOLA) began in 2009 with 2 teams and 24 girls, but quickly grew into a movement that has since touched the lives of over 13,000 girls across the region.