Girls on the Run Long Island
Our mission is to inspire girls to feel joyful and confident using a research-based curricula that creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl recognizes that her potential is limitless and she is free to boldly pusue her dreams.
Girls on the Run Long Island Office is located inside beautiful Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Eisenhower Park is also the site of our end-of-season 5K celebratory events that are held twice annually.
Financials
Programs
Girls on the Run - Grades 3-5
Our program uses a fun, research-based curricula to teach life skills. Over the course of our 8-week season, girls learn valuable lessons and are encouraged to move at their happy pace. Each Spring & Fall season concludes with a noncompetitive 5K celebratory event designed to build confidence through accomplishment.
Heart & Sole - Grades 6-8
Heart & Sole is our after school program designed specifically to meet the needs of middle-school age girls. The program considers the whole person – body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection. Each Spring & Fall season concludes with a noncompetitive 5K celebratory event.
Volunteering + Events
Coach with us!
Volunteer Coaches are the heart of our organization. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of young girls, GOTR is such a rewarding volunteer experience. GOTR provides all the training and materials needed to have a successful season. You don't need to be a runner to be a coach. All that's required is your time and commitment twice per week for the 8-week season.
Volunteer with Us!
If you don't have time to commit to a season but still would like to get involved, reach out for opportunities during our program season or the 5K.