Girls on the Run

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Current Season Details

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

Fall 2024 Registration opens August 12!

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Overview

The registration period will be August 12-September 15.
Our Fall 2024 season will begin September 16.
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks; schedules will vary by site.
The season will conclude with all teams participating in the Girls on the Run 5K & Reindeer Run in Riverfront Saginaw on November 23.

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Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online registration form. Sliding scale fees are determined by annual household income and size (see below chart). Simply answer the scholarship questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly.

Additional financial assistance is alsoavailable in the form of payment plans. During the registration process, registrants can choose installments of two or three payments.

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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 300 girls in the Great Lakes Bay Region each year. Registration is $160 per girl and includes:

20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum, lesson materials, and journal
Program keepsake
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR T-shirt and cinch sack
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
5K Celebration & Final Celebration

Registration Fee Guide & Sliding Scale

Household Income & Size	Sliding Scale Fee
FULL-PRICE REGISTRATION	$160
Annual household income $0-19,999 Household size 2-7+	$25
Annual household income $20,000-$24,999 Household size 2-7+	$40-$60
Annual household income $25,000-$29,999 Household size 2-7+	$50-$85
Annual household income $30,000-$34,999 Household size 2-7+	$60-$110
Annual household income $35,000-$39,999 Household size 2-7+	$75-$125
Annual household income $40,000-$44,999 Household size 2-7+	$90-$135
Annual household income $45,000-$49,999 Household size 2-7+	$100-$145
Annual household income $50,000-$54,999 Household size 2-7+	$115-$160
Annual household income $55,000-$64,999 Household size 2-7+	$130-$160
Annual household income $65,000-$74,999 Household size 2-7+	$145-$160
Annual household income $75,000+ Household size 2-7+	$160

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FAQ

My girl isn't a big runner; is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! We are much more than a running program, and every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons. Expect lots of games, talking, laughing and processing in addition to running at each practice. And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving foward!

When does the Fall 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin the second week of September. The culminating event will be the Girls on the Run 5K Reindeer Run in Downtown Saginaw in November on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

When does the Spring 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin the third week of March. The culminating event will be the Dow RunWalk in Midland on the first Saturday of June. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

What does the program fee include?

Though our cost per participant is over $200, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $160. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, a GOTR cinch sack and a healthy snack at every practice.

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 particpate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any family who needs it, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary. 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. Payment plans are also available for all families.

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

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your girl will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a girl 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 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 sponsor a participant this season.