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Welcome to Girls on the Run of Western Colorado-- a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Locally, we also strive to insure that our programs are affordable and accessible for all girls. Our programs are offered in communities throughout Western Colorado.
Girls on the Run is an after school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities, such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls.The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 10-week program, girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building, to help them become strong, contented and self-confident young women. Coaches teach specific life lessons such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions and contributing to the community. Along the way, the girls train together to walk or a run a 5K (3.1 mile event). Girls on the Run of the Grand Valley is an Affiliate/Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 170 locations across the United States and Canada.
Spring 2012 Program Registration is Underway
Click here for list of spring sites and complete registration information.
Save the Dates!
More information on all these events coming soon.
Thursday, April 19th - 7th Annual Flip Flop Fling
6 - 9 PM
Two Rivers Winery
Grand Junction
Click here for information on the Flip Flop Fling.
Saturday, May 5th - Girls on the Run 5K
Presented by Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates
10:00 am
Grand Junction
Click here for an information on becoming a GOTR 5K sponsor and supporting one of the largest running events in Western Colorado!
More race and registration details coming in March.
June 21st - 24th - Molly Barker visits Western Colorado
Girls on Run Founder Molly Barker will be visiting our council.
More information on events around the region will be forthcoming.
GOTR Participants who raise more than $250 in the Run Raiser will have a special invitation to one of Molly Barker's local events.
GOTR 5K - Steamboat Springs
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Presented by McCreight Progressive Dentistry
And many other sponsors - please click here to see our race sponsors. Please thank our sponsors by supporting their business!
Thanks to the 650+ runners, 50+ volunteers and many race sponsors that contributed to a successful GOTR 5K in Steamboat. The weather cooperated for the run, not as much for the travel, and all of our GOTR participants completed a 5K on a brisk late fall morning. Thanks to Casey Barnett who captured great moments, strong girls and beautiful scenery on camera.
Check out fabulous race photos at:
www.barnettphotos.com/events
If you are interested in volunteering as a GOTR Coach in Spring 2012, click here to get more information and complete an online coach application.
Girls on the Run would like to thank our 2012 Spring Program Sponsor:
Their support, along with the support of our other sponsors and donors across Western Colorado, allows us to maintain an affordable and accessible program
for all girls throughout Western Colorado.
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