Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo

Girls on the Run is a life-changing, positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 5th grade.

With the help of our volunteer Coaches, Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo’s program has served over 33,000 girls in the greater Kalamazoo area since 2002!

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Combining running and other physical activities with crucial life lessons, GOTR provides girls with the tools to: celebrate their bodies, honor their voices, recognize their gifts and activate their limitless potential. 

GOTR5K serves girls at approximately 50 schools throughout the greater Kzoo area each spring. Trained volunteer coaches lead teams through the GOTR curriculum which include important life lessons such as positive self talk and friendship. Practices are held twice/week for 8 weeks for teams of up to 15 girls, and culminate in a celebratory 5K held at KVCC.