Yeah!  Girls on the Run has started!  We have 24 schools this spring and we are looking forward to a great season.  Thank you to all of our schools and volunteer coaches that have made it possible for girls to participate in the program.  We have started our planning for our upcoming race May 10, 2008.  Thank you to our sponsors that make the program possible by sponsoring our 5K. 

A special thanks to our title sponsor Energizer and thank you to all of our 2008 spring sponsors: Martiz, Rosenblatt Securities, Repco Graphics, Scottrade, The Koman Group, Willert Home Products, New Balance St. Louis, Rockyvine, Spicers, The Orthopedic Group of St. Louis, THF Realty, Bizmanuals and the St. Louis Track Club.

Parents of girls in the program have been a great resource for us, have contacted us to help and have really made a difference.  Thank you parents and sponsors.  There is still time to make a difference, please contact us if you would like to become a sponsor.

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Energizer Wondergirl 5K -Saturday May 10, 2008 -Find your Flower Power!

The Girls on the Run Spring 2008 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday May 10, 2008 at 9:00 am at Tower Grove Park. We are expecting approximately 1000 participants at our race spring race.

Register now online!

Download our registration form!

Our theme for this spring's race will be Flower Power- each school will bring their own float for a mini parade and everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favorite hippie/flower child!  Awards for best costumes- come join the fun!

Want to join the fun? Volunteer or Become a sponsor and help empower our girls throughout the St. Louis community.

What is Girls on the Run?

Girls on the Run of St. Louis is a non-profit program for girls in grades 3 through 8.  The program encourages pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.  It combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) race with self-esteem building and life-skills exercises to enhance not only physical health, but also social, mental, and emotional well-being.  Social responsibility is also addressed through community service.

Girls on the Run of St. Louis is affilitated with Girls on the Run International (GOTRI), the parent organization of more than 140 Girls on the Run network locations across the United States and Canada serving over 60,000 girls. 

GOTRI establishes, trains and supports a network of community-level councils with local volunteers. The structured 12 week curriculum provides the girls with the tools they need for lifelong healthy living and self-respect.

Girls on the Run St. Louis is becoming a community collaboration and is funded by fees, donations and grants. Girls on the Run St. Louis relies entirely on the generosity and support of local individuals, businesses and organizations. Without the support of the St. Louis area, Girls on the Run St. Louis would not exist.  We thank you all!