“In Girls on the Run I learned that I can do hard things!" - GOTR Girl

It was a cool fall morning but we were warmed with joy by the miles of smiles in Waunakee! Thousands of youth - and their cheer squads - showed up to celebrate the strength of girls and youth in our community. Check out our Instagram Story for some glowing highlights! Follow us there if you don't already!

It was another record-breaking season with over 70 teams across 11 counties and 25+ school districts. It wouldn't be possible without the incredible youth, families, coaches, volunteers and supporters who come together to make it all possible. A special thank you to our dedicated school partners and sponsors who invest in the leaders of tomorrow. Your gift of confidence will move mountains!

New at this year's event was a selfie station hosted by Gamma Phi Beta, Crescendo Mobile Coffee Bar, and our Gratitude Gazebo where we celebrated our coaches and our first pilot season of Unstoppable Us, an optional, girl-led fundraising program. This initiative helped us raise $12,000 in scholarship funding - we truly feel Unstoppable! 

Girls on the Run is an afterschool program that teaches 3rd-8th grade youth joy, health, and confidence through a curriculum that creatively integrates running. Thank you for joining with us to envision a world where every grl knows and activitates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams!

Keep Shining,

Christine Benedict

Executive Director 

P.S. Check out some of the amazing photos from the event here and watch a news clip from Channel 3000!