Girls on the Run of Monongalia County, West Virginia

...is a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3^rd through 5^th grade. Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living."

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.

Girls on the Run:

• Uses fun games to teach important skills and healthy habits
• Prepares girls to complete a local 5k run/walk event
• Encourages girls at all fitness levels
• Involves participants in a local community service project
• Is led by trained coaches who serve as positive role models for healthy living
• Provides participants with a t-shirt, water bottle, and snacks
• Provides each girl with a free running stride evaluation courtesy of HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness
• Open to girls in grades 3 - 5

Girls on the Run of Monongalia County is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 140 locations across the United States and Canada.