Thinking about getting involved this fall?
Here’s your sign. Girls on the Run is life-changing — not just for the girls, but for everyone who joins in. We’ve gathered 30 quotes from our spring season that show the power of this program in action.
Why Coaching Matters
Girls on the Run coaches are the heart of the organization. As our girls build confidence, form friendships, and cross the 5K finish line, coaches are growing too — personally, professionally, and emotionally. No matter your background or experience, you’ll walk away changed.
"It’s a chance to help shape girls into stronger women who are confident and ready to overcome life’s challenges.”
“Being a GOTR coach is the best kind of giving I do for myself and my community.” • “Watching the girls cross the 5K finish line — there’s no better feeling.”
“GOTR is the program I needed as a girl. It’s the perfect way to build strong girls for a more empowered future.”
“You get to inspire young girls and fill them with confidence!”
“GOTR is not just about running — it’s about inspiring young girls and helping them find the tools within themselves to live a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally.”
“You get to make an impact on the girls who need it most.”
“The curriculum is enlightening, and we do have a lot of fun.”
“It’s a fantastic way to form relationships and promote healthy living strategies.”
“The lessons are also great reminders for me.”
What Our Girls Say
With confidence levels among girls declining at an alarming rate, programs like Girls on the Run have never been more essential. Through movement, discussion, and team building, girls discover the strength that’s already inside them.
“I learned at Girls on the Run that you don’t have to be like others. You be you. It’s okay to be different.”
“I can use my I CAN power in many different ways.”
“I became more confident.”
“At Girls on the Run, I learned I can run really far and do what I set my mind to doing.”
“I learned to keep going and I know I can do it. I am strong and to never give up my dreams!”
“Girls can do anything!!”
“I learned that I can run really far and do what I set my mind to doing.”
“I learned to pace myself while running and that you don’t have to be fast to run a 5K.”
“To keep going and I know I can do it. I am strong and to never give up my dreams!”
“Being united as one [team] feels so great.”
What Caregivers Are Saying
The impact of Girls on the Run doesn’t stop at practice — it carries over into homes, classrooms, and communities. These caregiver quotes speak volumes about the difference one season can make.
“We enjoyed [Girls on the Run] so much this year! It built so much confidence and a love of running in my daughter!”
“My daughter’s attitude has improved tremendously… now she does a lot better at controlling her outbursts and expressing her point of view.”
“Girls on the Run instilled a confidence in my daughter that taught her to keep pushing through and never give up.”
“Running has helped her handle her anxiety — it’s been a huge confidence boost and a way to relieve stress from school.”
“When my daughter broke her foot mid-season, the coaches and teammates were so supportive… I feel that made her healing process so much better. I am forever grateful.”
“My child was so proud to have accomplished her 5K… she encouraged me! She’s shown such growth with a positive mindset towards herself and others.”
“She surprised herself on race day with the confidence to complete a 5K!”
“We homeschool, so the chance to make new friends in recreational sports like this is important to her and us.”
“She loves all the girls she met and feels like she can take on anything now.”
“[Girls on the Run] gave her confidence in herself to do hard things.”
Educator Insight
At the end of each season, we gather reflections from caregivers, coaches, and participants but some of the most powerful perspectives come from those who see our girls in the classroom every day. While most quotes are collected through our surveys, one assistant principal was so inspired by the transformation she witnessed that she shared this reflection unprompted — a moving reminder of the program’s far-reaching impact.
“As an assistant principal, I have the opportunity to hear from teachers about how Girls on the Run has impacted our girls in class. Many of our teachers have stated they saw an instant change in the girls since the first practice. Girls on the Run has not only built their confidence in who they are as young ladies, but it has changed the way they see themselves as scholars in the classroom. Our teachers have noticed how the girls carry themselves, interact with their peers, and perform academically. I can't say enough about the positive impact GOTR has had on our girls!”
Ready to get involved?
Whether you're looking to volunteer, coach, or simply spread the word, there’s a place for you this season at Girls on the Run. Your support can change the course of a girl’s life — and just might transform yours too.
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