Welcome to Girls on the Run of Maricopa County - a
life-changing, non-profit prevention program that
encourages girls in 3rd through 8th grade to develop
self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our 10-week
curricula address all aspects of girls' development - their
physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
Our mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of
self-respect and healthy living. We use the power of running
to provide girls with the tools to:
- Celebrate their bodies
- Honor their voices
- Recognize their gifts, and
- Activate their personal power
Girls on the Run® combines training for a 5k (3.1 miles) event
with healthy living education. We use exercise, positive
reinforcement, and encouraging role models to help girls discover
the confidence they need in those critical pre-teen years and
beyond. Through interactive activities such as running, playing
games and discussing important issues, participants learn how to
celebrate being their unique and real selves. Our hope is that
every girl believes and can say, "I belong just the way I am."
2010 New Balance Foundation
Grant Recipient
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Girls on the Run of Maricopa County is an Independent Council
of Girls on the Run
International, which has a network of over 160 locations across the United States and
Canada. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded by
participant fees, private and corporate donations, sponsorships and
grants. The program is fee-based, however financial
assistance is available to ensure the program is accessible to all
who are interested. The generosity of donors and our
fantastic volunteers enables us to fulfill our mission and reach
more and more girls in Maricopa County.