A recent independent study reports:
97%
of girls said they learn critical life skills including resolving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions.
85%
of girls improved in confidence, caring, competence, character development or connection to others.
40%
increase in physical activity level among girls who were least active at the start of the season.
Summary Report and Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Girls on the Run: A Longitudinal Study of Program Impact
- Girls on the Run: Impact of a Physical Activity Youth Development Program on Psychosocial and Behavioral Outcomes (2019)
- Evaluating Girls on the Run in Promoting Positive Youth Development: Group Comparisons on Life Skills Transfer and Social Processes (2020)
- “A Piece of Sanity in the Midst of Insane Times”: Girls on the Run Programming to Promote Physical Activity and Psychosocial Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Inspiring IDEA: Girls on the Run’s Developmental Approach to and Assessment of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Programming (2023)
STRONGER THAN SPORTS
Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than organized sports and physical education programs in teaching life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions.
ONE OF A KIND
The only program of its kind, we focus on the important connection between mind and body. Our combination of targeted lessons and physical activity instill confidence and nurture care and compassion in every girl.
LIFE-LONG IMPACT
Results show our program inspires and empowers girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last long beyond the program.
At an age when girls are constantly trying to measure up to ideas of who they should be or how they should act, Girls on the Run leads them to understand that their potential isn’t just enormous — it’s beyond measure.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
With the help of dedicated supporters, we are transforming the lives of girls across the country. Join the Girls on the Run movement today by connecting with your local council, and help more girls activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams.