Girls on the Run

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Register Locations

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Current Season Details

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

Registration is open!

Overview-Shared

Overview

The team registration period will be January 1st - February 3rd.
If a team has more than 15 participants signed up prior to February 3rd, a lottery will be run to select the team. If there are less than 15 participants registered, the team will remain open for registration through February 3rd. (With a max. of 15 participants)
Our Spring 2025 season will begin the week of January 27th
Participant payments are due February 4th
GOTR will practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, and schedules will vary by site
Heart & Sole will practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, and schedules will vary by site
Most schedules will wrap by April 26th with our council-wide 5k celebration!

Fin-Aid - Shared

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.

April 27th - August 15th

Timeline

April 27th - August 15th

Site/Coach registration period
August 15th

Lottery Drawing for team selection.
Teams with over 15 participants registered will go into a lottery drawing to select the team.
August 1st - September 13th

Participant registration period
Teams with more than 15 registered by January 17th will be drawn by lottery.
Teams with less than 15 will remain open until they reach 15 or until registration closes.

A team must have at least 6 participants to continue the season.
August 15th

Coach and Site Registration Ends
August 23rd

Fall Season Kick-Off
Week of September 4th

Fall 2024 Season Starts
TBD

Mid Season Meetings
November 23rd

Celebratory 5k!

Reg fees - SHARED

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 approximately 2,000 girls in the Greater Houston area each year. Registration fees can be paid with credit card at time of registration or by cash/check given to a team coach by February 4th. Registration is $195 per girl and includes:

20 sessions conducted by certified volunteer coaches
Curriculum and all lesson materials
Official GOTR T-shirt
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
Post 5k celebration

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration (Annual household income is over $80,000)	$195
Financial Assistance Option 1 (Eligible if annual household income is between $60,001-$80,000)	$125
Financial Assistance Option 2 (Eligible if annual household income is between $60,000 - $45,001)	$80
Financial Assistance Option 3 (Eligible if annual household income is less than $45,000)	$45

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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 particpant is $320, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $165. 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, and new running shoes if they are needed.

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 for Fall 2024 will begin in September. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday, Novmeber 23rd. 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. In fact, over 65% of our participants each season participate in the program due to the generosity or our donors and prtners. Click here to sponsor a participant this season or contribute in any way.