Girls on the Run of Southeastern Suburban PA
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Suburban PA falls under the Girls Clubs category: Organizations specifically designated as Girls Clubs that provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Suburban PA is a council of Girls on the Run International, proudly serving Montgomery, Delaware, & Chester Counties. In 2002 Tracy Ashdale, our former Executive Director, read an article in Runners World Magazine honoring Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International, that got the drums beating in her heart. Soon after making a call to headquarters, GOTR of Southeastern Suburban PA was created.
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Programs
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to recognize their unique strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable team members to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Heart & Sole
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
Volunteer at the 5K!
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.
Coach a Team!
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.
