Enroll | Curriculum | Start a Program
Girls on the Run (GOTR) programs are conducted at public, private and charter schools in the bay area, as well as in partnership with community-based organizations, such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs.
GOTR provides the following program support:
- 10-week GOTR program curriculum (fall or spring program options) open to 10-16 girls in third, fourth, and fifth grades
- All program materials and supplies
- Coach training and certification, and support throughout the season
- End of season Lollipop 5k Run for all girls in the program
New sites must provide the following to be considered for a GOTR program:
- A Site Liaison (see Liaison Role Description for a description of this person's role)
- Program support and approval from the school principal, assistant principal, or site director
- A safe, dedicated outdoor space for running
- The program meets for one hour and 15 minutes, two times per week for ten weeks
- A track is preferred, but a field or black top is also acceptable
- The designated area should be separate from other activities
- Secure storage area for program supplies, snacks, etc.
- A consistent rain location that is indoors and private
- A gym that is reserved for GOTR and separate from other programs is preferred
- A participant recruitment plan and its execution
- GOTR will provide marketing collateral and a plan template
- Registration of no less than 10 and no more than 16 girls
- Three coach candidates and two substitute candidates.
- Coach candidates must:
- Be available for the 20 program dates/times over the 10 week program
- Participate in the Lollipop 5k Run at the end of the season
- Attend and get certified at the five hour GOTR coach training
- Be fingerprinted and have a current TB test (in the last four years)
To Start a Program in the Bay Area:
1. Review the GOTR new program Next Steps document.
2. Review the site liaison and coach expectations and responsibilities.
3. Complete the New Program Application.
- Fall programs deadline is May 31
- Spring programs deadline is October 31
Interested in starting a program outside of the Bay Area? Please visit GOTR International.
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