GOTRC's Hope And Heart Gala

Who We Are

Girls on the Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to enhance participants' social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Our fun, interactive lessons meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds.

Mission: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Vision: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Who We Serve

Since 1999, we have served more than 120,000+ girls across Chicagoland and now reach more than 5,000 participants annually at over 200 schools and community centers in seven counties. We serve 3rd-8th grade girls across Chicagoland, with an emphasis on serving girls in historically underresourced communities. By providing financial assistance, athletic shoes, and other resources, we work to ensure every girl has access to a safe, supportive space where she can learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of her family's financial circumstances. Through caring volunteer coaches, an evidence-based curriculum, and a celebratory season-ending 5K, participants develop lifelong skills that strengthen their mental well-being, sense of belonging, and ability to navigate challenges with confidence.