Welcome to Girls on the Run of Maricopa County! We are a
life-changing, non-profit prevention program that inspires girls in
3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy and confident using a
fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates
running.
Girls on the Run® combines training for a 5K event with healthy
living education. Our 12-week curricula address all aspects
of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental, social
and spiritual well-being.
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, how to be part of a team and how to positively contribute
to their community. Our hope is that every girl believes and can
say, "I belong just the way I am."
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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 186 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.