Girls on the Run of Maricopa County

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 RunĀ® 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.




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Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living
Girls on the Run of Maricopa County