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 Northern Arizona 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.

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CURRENT NEWS

Early Bird Registration for Fall Season underway!

Girls who register early for the fall season of Girls on the Run before July 31 receive a discounted program fee. Visit our Season Dates and Locations page to download a registration form now!

Become a volunteer Girls on the Run coach this fall!
Planning for our ONLY season during the 2010-2011 school year - FALL - is underway. Women interested in volunteering as a coach can now download an application here. Coaching positions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis so apply early and have your choice of sites and teams!

Train for P.F. Chang's Rock'n'Roll Arizona Marathon in January 2011 with SoleMates to benefit GOTR!
Girls on the Run is partnering with Team Run Flagstaff to offer a SoleMates training program for new and experienced runners who aspire to complete P.F. Chang's Rock'n'Roll Arizona Marathon or Half Marathon while raising money to support Girls on the Run. The training program begins August 15 and includes an 18 week training scheduled, supported group long runs and mid-week training runs, expert coaching and guidance in healthy training habits, Team Run Flagstaff membership for the duration of the training, monthly group yoga sessions, and the support, spirit and fun of your teammates, coaches, and GOTR staff. Contact Stephanie for more information.

Girls on the Run is accepting volunteer applications for our Board of Directors until August 1

Experienced leaders are invited to apply serve a two-year term on the volunteer Board of Directors. Visit the Get Involved page to download an application.

Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is a proud recipient of funding from the Flagstaff Community Foundation partners and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation in 2009-2010.