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Since our founding in 2000, more than 40,000 girls and gender-expansive youth have participated in our program, which creatively uses physical activity to help teach valuable life skills, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. What started as a community in greater Atlanta has expanded into parts of North Georgia, Athens, the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Golden Isles, and beyond. 

Girls on the Run Georgia Awarded Grant by the Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund to Support Sites and Participants with Their Evidence-Based Program

Together, with support from the Susan Crown Exchange and our partner organizations with the Million Coaches Challenge, Girls on the Run has embarked on a journey to train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. 

From GOTR Girl to GOTR Intern: How Girls on the Run Has Impacted My Life for Over a Decade

We wish you a happy Pride Month! Read all about how we're working towards making Girls on the Run an inclusive space for everyone. 

You’re invited to join us on Sunday, April 16 at Wild Heaven—West End from 12 to 3 pm for an afternoon of family fun, presented by our Young Professionals Board (YPB). 

RAMADAN MUBARAK! Did you know that this year, Ramadan (the Muslim holy month of fasting) begins on Wednesday, March 22 and will end on Friday, April 21? While many younger participants may not be fasting yet, throughout Ramadan our Muslim coaches, older participants and adult family members may be fasting, which includes abstaining from water, from sunrise to sunset. 

Girls on the Run will host its spring Girls on the Run 5K on Saturday, April 29 at Center Parc Stadium (formerly Georgia State Stadium) in downtown Atlanta