Girls on the Run

We are excited to be starting our 8-week fall season the week of September 15th. Program registration will be open from August 1st - September 10th.

Locations

Two Girls on the Run participants smile at the camera while running at an outdoor practice in yellow shirts

Fall 2025 Season Details

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

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Overview

To sign up online, please have the following information available:
- Parent/Guardian Contact Information
- Emergency Contact Information
- Health Information (Allergies, medications, etc.)
- Credit/Debit Card (financial assistance available)

When you register your child, you will be asked to submit a form of payment. Due to the level of interest at certain schools it is possible that teams could have a waitlist. You will only be charged for the registration if and when your girl is placed on a team. For any general registration questions, please contact info@girlsontheruniowa.org.
NOTE: Effective this fall season program registration will be increased by $15. The 8-week fall season will now cost $185 per participant.

Our Fall 2025 season program:
- - Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade)
    - Season Begins the week of September 15th
    - Season Ends the week of November 3rd
  - The end of season 5K will be held on Saturday, November 8th for participating teams. Some sites will hold a site-based 5K during the last week of practice.

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Financial Aid

We are committed to ensuring access for all participants, regardless of their financial situation. We use a sliding scale for families to determine the discounted rate for each participant. Families are also able to set up payment plans, if needed.

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Timeline

Friday, August 1st 2025

Registration Opens at 8am
Wednesday, September 10th 2025

Registration Closes
Monday, September 15th 2025

Fall 2025 Season Starts! Exact start date varies by site's practice schedule.
Monday, November 3rd 2025

Last week of Fall 2025 Season + Site-Based 5K for participating teams
Saturday, November 8th 2025

GOTREI Fall 2025 5K

Miles at the Maize

Hosted at Colony Acres located in North Liberty

Reg fees - SHARED

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 700 girls in Eastern Iowa area each year. Our actual operating cost per girl is over $270. The program registration is $185 per participant and includes:

16 seventy-five minute sessions led by certified GOTR volunteer coaches over the course of 8 weeks.
Curriculum and lesson materials
A healthy snack at each practice
Official GOTR program shirt
5K Registration fee
5K Medal

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FAQ

My child isn't a big runner. Is this program for them? OR My child is already a skilled runner. Is this program for them?

Yes! We are much more than just a running program. Every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating on a team and being empowered in a positive setting. We use interactive lessons that blend physical activity with games, relays, dicussions, and fun! And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll, or push — just as long as you are moving foward! Really, we are Girls on the MOVE!

My child is in 6th grade. Can they participate in Girls on the Run?

Girls on the Run is for kids in 3rd through 5th grade. We no longer offer the Heart & Sole Program intended for 6th-8th graders.

Who can participate?

Girls on the Run is for students currently in 3rd-5th grades. We serve kids of all abilities and warmly welcome children of all expressions and experiences.

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 participate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any family who needs it.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. If you need a full scholarship please email info@girlsontheruniowa.org.

When does the 8-week season begin?

Our fall 2025 season is to begin the week of September 15th. More details forthcoming.

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

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your child will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a child 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 GOTR 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. Click here to donate to our scholarship fund.