Celebrating Our 2025 Remarkable Volunteer Award Winners
The GOTR community, and its many remarkable supporters, breathe life into everything we do at Girls on the Run. From
14 Repeat GOTR Coaches Share Why They Keep Coming Back
Each Girls on the Run season, caring, trained coaches lead girls through our research-based curriculum that helps girls build confidence,
3 Ways Coaching Girls on the Run Enriches Your Life
Each season, people from all walks of life step into Girls on the Run coaching opportunities. Many begin with a
Blazing a Trail for Change: One Ultrarunner’s 1,920-Mile Mission to Empower Girls and Communities
When most people hear “nearly 1,920 miles,” they think road trips, flight itineraries, or packed suitcases. But for ultrarunner and
7 Positive Self-Talk Phrases One GOTR Coach Loves
Throughout every Girls on the Run season, girls develop vital life skills that nurture their physical and mental health. Among
Joy, Growth, and Impact: What Caregivers Say About the GOTR 5K
The Girls on the Run afterschool program culminates in a community GOTR 5K. It’s not a 5K race, but a
6 No-Cost Ways to Show Teachers Appreciation
The Girls on the Run after-school program is led by trained, caring volunteer coaches. Many GOTR coaches are teachers. Every
Lauren: From GOTR to Making History on the Moon
Meet Lauren Arkell! This radiant and remarkable GOTR alumni currently works at Firefly Aerospace as a flight controller on their
8 GOTR Volunteer Coach Quotes That’ll Inspire You to Sign Up
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the heart and soul of the Girls on the Run afterschool
Hannah: From GOTR to the Fire Fighting Front Lines
Meet Hannah Crosfield! This courageous and caring GOTR alumni serves as a rural firefighter in her community and has coached
Get in the Confidence-Building Business: Two GOTR Council Stories
During a time when many young girls are grappling with mental health struggles and need positive role models, two extraordinary
10 Coaches With 10+ Seasons: Hundreds of Finish Lines Crossed
This blog features firsthand experiences from seasoned Girls on the Run volunteer coaches as well as submissions from Girls on