Girls on the Run

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Spring 2023 Season Details

Registration for Spring 2023 program season is closed! We would love to connect with you for the Fall 2023 program season. Email program@gotrnyc.org with any questions.  

Overview-Shared

Overview
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  • The registration period will be January 18 - April 12.
  • Our Spring 2023 season begins the week of March 13, March 20, or March 27 for teams.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site.
  • Most schedules will wrap by June 4.
  • A season-culminating 5K event will be scheduled for each team.
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Fin-Aid - GOTR

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. 

February - March 12

  • February - March 12

    Spring 2023 Registration Period

  • March 13 - March 31

    Spring 2023 Season Starts for some sites

  • 5k Events May 30 - June 23

    Site-based 5k Events take place. 

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 nonprofit organization and delivering the Girls on the Run program to approximately 1,200 girls in the NYC area each year. Registration is $350 per girl and includes:

  • 20, 75-90 minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR T-shirt
  • 5k Registration fee
  • 5k Medal and race bib
  • Post 5k celebration
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type - Based on Family Income Price
Family Annual Income
($0 - $24,999) 
$0
Family Annual Income
($25,000 - $49,999)
$20
Family Annual Income
($50,000 - $74,999)
$60
Family Annual Income
($75,000 - $99,999)
$140
 Family Annual Income
($100,000 - $149,999)
$200
 Family Annual Income
($150,000 - $249,999)
$275
 Family Annual Income
($250,000+)
$350
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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?

The full cost of the program is $350 per participant. We are committed to providing a program that is accessible and inclusive for all girls, and we welcome you to use our sliding scale (by family income) when registering. Site-wide financial assistance is granted pre-registration. More than 80% of our students participate through financial assistance each season.

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 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 in March. 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 more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Consider sponsoring a participant this season!