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Another successful Girls on the Run Bay Area 5K! Congratulations to all of our coaches and participants who crossed the finish line on Saturday! And thank you to everyone who came for the assistance and support. With your help we had one of the best, happiest, most beautiful 5Ks ever!

Join us in celebrating Coach Kristen! Now in her second season of coaching with Girls on the Run, she’s excited to see her team continue to grow and appreciates how rewarding the program is for both the girls and herself.

Five seasons strong! Coach Andy loves helping her team to build confidence and find themselves through the GOTR program. Join us in celebrating her amazing dedication to Girls on the Run Bay Area!

Today we’re celebrating Coach Anna! Now in her fourth season with Girls on the Run Bay Area, she loves watching her team grow more confident both on and off the track. Join us in celebrating her dedication to empowering girls to shine!

Meet Coach Betsy! In her very first season with Girls on the Run Bay Area, she’s inspiring confidence, joy, and teamwork in every practice. We’re so excited to celebrate her amazing volunteer spirit!

Opened since 1952, Village Market is an independent, family-owned and -run grocery with deep roots in Oakland. 

Owner Kari Trimble shares, “Village Market is committed to supporting our community, from

San Francisco, CA - Girls on the Run Bay Area is calling on community members to lace up their sneakers and join as Running Buddies for the organization’s upcoming 5K celebration on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Meet Lizzie, our new Development VISTA, whose passion for empowering girls through sports brought her from Scotland back home to San Francisco and to Girls on the Run Bay Area!

From GOTR participant to college student, coach, and intern, Ryann Davis' journey shows how Girls on the Run builds confidence that lasts well beyond the participating in the program.