Girls on the Run

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming! See below for Fall 2024 season details.

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Registration will open August 1st, 2024
Our Fall 2024 season will begin the week of September 23rd
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 8 weeks, but schedules will vary by site
A season-culminating 5K event will be on November 24th at The College of The Holy Cross

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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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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 hundreds of girls in the Worcester County MA area each year. Registration is $195 per girl and includes:

20 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

Please note, an additional $25 fee will be due midseason for each participant's Running Buddy.

Registration Fee Guide

Household Income Range	Price
Full-Price Registration $80,000.01 and greater	$195
$65,000.01 - $85,000	$140
$50,000.01 - $65,000	$105
$35,000.01 - $50,000	$70
$20,000.01 - $35,000	$40
$0 - $20,000	$25

COVID-19 Information

All coaches, volunteers and participants will be expected to follow the policies established by the individual schools/districts where GOTR and Heart & Sole teams will running. If in question, guidelines outlined by the CDC can be found here.

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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 program fee include?

Though our cost per participant is $411, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $195. Your program registration fee includes 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, a GOTR water bottle 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?

Practices will begin the week of September 23rd. The culminating event will be the 5K on Sunday, November 24th, 2024. 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 program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.

Who can be a Girl on the Run?

At Girls on the Run Worcester County, we welcome any child who identifies as a girl, non-binary, or gender non-conforming. We want everyone to feel included in our program!