Girls on the Run Rockies

Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 physical activity-based positive youth development (PA-PYD) program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. The Girls on the Run® program combines training for a 5k with an interactive curriculum targeting the promotion of competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution.

Girls on the Run® creates a psychologically safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with others, and contribute to the community. Focus on competition and ability in physical activity contexts is often a barrier for participation for girls.  Girls report more enjoyment, satisfaction and positive relationships with others in climates focused on improvement, skill mastery, effort, and peer support.  Take a moment to learn more about Our Program.

Program participants learn to:

• Develop and improve competence
• Feel confident in who they are
• Develop strength of character
• Respond to others and oneself with care and compassion
• Create positive connections with peers and adults
• Make meaningful contributions to community and society