Girls on the Run Tri County SC
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Our mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living.
GOTR Tri County SC was founded in 2003 to serve the girls of York, Chester and Lancaster counties in the upstate of South Carolina. Our council serves an average of 1200 girls a year with both elementary and middle school programming. We host two of the largest 5K events in the area with The Reindeer Romp 5K in December and our signature Girls on the Run 5K each May.
Financials
Programs
Girls on the Run - 3rd - 5th grade
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Heart & Sole - 6th -8th grade
Our Heart & Sole middle school program is designed to meet the unique needs of 6th-8th grade girls of all abilities. The program considers the whole person – body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection. Heart & Sole offers an inclusive place of belonging, where participants feel supported and inspired to explore their emotions, cultivate empathy and strengthen their physical and emotional health. At the end of the season, all team members complete a 5K.
Volunteering + Events
Coaches Change Lives!
Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.
5K Volunteers Share the joy!
Our end of season 5K provides a tangible sense of accomplishment to participants. To celebrate and make the experience one to remember, there are many opportunities to get involved.
Registration
Medal Station
Water Station
Happy Hair Stations
Running Buddy opportunities, where we invite family members and/or trusted friends to run alongside participants.