serving girls in
Johnson County, KS.

Our mission and purpose:
Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run is a nonprofit after-school program for girls in grades 3rd -8th that addresses the healthy development of a girl’s physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls. The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 10-week program, girls are empowered with greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented and self-confident young women.

Each session is led by trained, volunteer coaches that guide and mentor girls through a fun and uplifting curriculum. Coaches teach specific life lessons such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions, and contributing to the community. Along the way, the girls train together to walk or run in an end-of-season 5k (3.1 mile) event.

Girls on the Run News

First Annual Girls on the Run Summer Celebration

Make plans to join us on Sunday, July 1st from 12:00-2:00 to celebrate the end of the season and Girls on the Run. The celebration will take place at the Overland Park Sheraton and will bring together program participants and their families from all over the Kansas City area. Ticket prices will be $10/person and will go on sale June 1st.

All program participants are invited to enter an essay contest, answering the question “How does Girls on the Run make you FEARLESS?”

Essays should be submitted to: GOTR, Essay Contest, PO Box 25153, Overland Park KS 66225, no later than Tuesday, June 5th. Essay winners will receive an award and read their essay on video, plus receive one free luncheon ticket and preferred seating at the event.

If you have any questions regarding the event or are interested in sponsorship information, please contact Kathy Stone, Executive Director, at Kathy@gotrkc.org or 913-766-0110.

Calling all Volunteers!

It takes many volunteers to run a successful organization. If you are interested in volunteering for the spring Girls on the Run 5k Powered by BlueKC volunteer registration is now open! There are numerous jobs available with various time committments. If you have any specific questions regarding volunteering, please contact Renee at volunteer@gotrkc.org. Thank you for helping us make this an awesome event for Girls on the Run!

2012 Spring 5k Announcement

We are excited to announce that Girls on the Run of Johnson County will be partnering with our sister council in Kansas City, Missouri for a joint spring 5k! The Girls on the Run 5k Powered by BlueKC will take place in Riverside, Missouri – just a short drive north of downtown Kansas City. The race will be held on Saturday, May 19th and will begin at 9:00 am. Registration is now open!

Volunteer!

Girls on the Run will serve 300+ girls in Johnson County this season. With a small staff and board of directors we rely on our awesome volunteers to make the program successful.
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National Sponsors

Athleta Goody Secret

SoleMates

SoleMates is a Girls on the Run charity running program. Raise money for scholarships and support new Girls on the Run programs in Johnson County and beyond.
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