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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is an international prevention program dedicated to helping girls in grades 3-5, become aware of the “girl box.” The girl box is a place girls go around middle school where they turn in on themselves and morph into what they think others want them to be instead of who they truly are. We use experiential learning programs, which combine training for a 5K race/walk event with curricula designed to promote positive choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

The season ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches, and community. Girls who participate will have the opportunity to be paired with an adult running buddy to run/walk with during the mid season practice 5K and final 5K event. All levels of walkers and runners from any school are welcome to attend.

Due to the success of Girls on the Run, its sister program, Girls on Track was started for 6-8th graders. The structure of the program is the same; however, the character-building, fun curriculum is designed to encompass middle school experiences. Both curricula are designed so that girls can participate in consecutive seasons.

Our goal for each girl

Have a stronger sense of identity
Learn the advantages of a peer support group
Learn to stand up for herself in a healthy manner
Have an improved body image
Understand her place in her community
Complete a 5K run/walk event

Included in the price for BOTH programs

20 lessons, 75 minutes in length, conducted by a certified coach
Healthy snack at every lesson
Lesson handouts and materials
Water bottle
Program t-shirt
Adult running buddy or “sole mate” to run with during the mid season practice 5K and final 5K event
Entry fee into community 5K event
End of season celebration

Thank you to the OSU Women's Giving Circle for their generous support.



	Limit results to this site.		OSU Home » Health and Human Sciences » KidSpirit Youth Programs » Programs » Running » Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run Girls on the Run is an international prevention program dedicated to helping girls in grades 3-5, become aware of the “girl box.” The girl box is a place girls go around middle school where they turn in on themselves and morph into what they think others want them to be instead of who they truly are. We use experiential learning programs, which combine training for a 5K race/walk event with curricula designed to promote positive choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The season ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches, and community. Girls who participate will have the opportunity to be paired with an adult running buddy to run/walk with during the mid season practice 5K and final 5K event. All levels of walkers and runners from any school are welcome to attend. Due to the success of Girls on the Run, its sister program, Girls on Track was started for 6-8th graders. The structure of the program is the same; however, the character-building, fun curriculum is designed to encompass middle school experiences. Both curricula are designed so that girls can participate in consecutive seasons. Our goals for each girl Included in the price of both programs Registration Information and Schedule... Race Series Other Running Program Information Our goal for each girl Have a stronger sense of identity Learn the advantages of a peer support group Learn to stand up for herself in a healthy manner Have an improved body image Understand her place in her community Complete a 5K run/walk event Included in the price for BOTH programs 20 lessons, 75 minutes in length, conducted by a certified coach Healthy snack at every lesson Lesson handouts and materials Water bottle Program t-shirt Adult running buddy or “sole mate” to run with during the mid season practice 5K and final 5K event Entry fee into community 5K event End of season celebration Thank you to the OSU Women's Giving Circle for their generous support.