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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. 

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

The start of the 2023 Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) and Heart & Sole (grades 6-8) spring season is almost here with practices beginning the week of February 6. Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole programs will be offered at more than 100 locations throughout greater Atlanta, Athens, North Georgia and Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) this spring.

Today marks the last day at Girls on the Run Georgia (formerly Girls on the Run of Atlanta) for our colleague and friend, Tanya Frazee. While we are sad to see her go, we’re so proud of her accomplishments and excited for her new role with Girls on the Run International!