Girls on the Run is a life-changing character development program that inspires 3rd-8th grade girls to stay true to themselves and live free from societal stereotypes.Our 12-week after school curriculum innovatively weaves preparing for the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, a community impact project, and fun, interactive lessons that empower girls to:
Celebrate their bodies
Honor their voices
Recognize their gifts, and
Activate their inner power.
Our goal is to provide an environment where girls begin to reach their full physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual potential by learning to live outside the "Girl Box," a place where a girl's worth is based upon her appearance or popularity rather than her character. Our objective is to prevent the display of at-risk behaviors including alcohol and substance use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts, and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
Girls on the Run of Coconino County is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, founded in 1996 by Molly Barker.Today, over 150 councils across the United States and Canada transform the lives of more than 60,000 girls annually.
The effectiveness of our programs depend upon active collaboration between girls and their families, program sites, volunteers, staff, and the community. We are funded entirely by fees, donations, sponsorships and grants and rely on the generosity of local individuals, businesses, and organizations to fulfill our mission.
Watch our video to learn more about Girls on the Run!
Congratulations
Flagstaff Girl on the Run, Josie Leibfried, winner in the Secret "How
Girls on the Run Makes Me Fearless" national essay contest. Read
Josie's winning essay here!
CURRENT NEWS
THE NEW BALANCE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K IS COMING MAY 1
BE A RUNNING BUDDY FOR A GIRL ON THE RUN THIS SEASON! Women 18 and older are invited to apply to be a Running Buddy for a girl during the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K! For more information and to download an application visit our Get Involved page. The application deadline is March 28.
NEW BALANCE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K REGISTRATION FOR SPRING NOW OPEN!
Community members are invited to register to support Girls on the Run!
Girls on the Run of Coconino County is a proud recipient of funding from the Flagstaff Community Foundation partners and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation in 2009-2010.
