Girls on the Run


Our Spring 2024 Season begins the week of February 12th and ends on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 with our celebration 5k!   If you have questions about the upcoming season, please contact us at info@heartofmissourigotr.org.

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming. 

Registration is open now!

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  • Program registration will open by January 8th, 2024.
  • Our spring 2024 season will begin the week of February 12th, 2024.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules vary by site.
  • A season-culminating 5K event will be held at Albert Oakland Park in Columbia on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
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Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online registration process. Simply answer the scholarship questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly. 

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Registration Fees

Building confidence and setting young girls down the path of a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Girls on the Run program to approximately 400 girls in the Heart of Missouri area each year. Registration is $150 per girl and includes:

  • 20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal
  • Pre 5k celebration
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type Price
Full-Price Registration  $150
Financial Aid Option 1 
(Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $25,000-$50,000) 
$60
Financial Aid Option 2 
(Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is lower than $25,000) 
$20
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My girl isn't a big runner; is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! We are much more than a running program, and every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons. Expect lots of games, talking, laughing and processing in addition to running at each practice. And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving foward!

What does the program fee include?

Though our cost per particpant is $270, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $150. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, a GOTR water bottle and a healthy snack at every practice.

We can't afford the program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does the scholarship program work?

Don't let cost stop you from participating! We are committed to making Girls on the Run accessible to all who want to particpate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any family who needs it, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary. The online registration form will walk you through a few questions to find the fee that is right for your family based on a sliding scale.

When does the 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin in Februrary for the spring season and September for the fall season. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your girl will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a girl who can, and consider joining us in a future season when she can enjoy the entire program.

Is there a way for me to sponsor a participant for a season?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need.  Email us at info@heartofmissourigotr.org to sponsor a participant this season.