Girls on the Run: Empowering Girls with Self-Respect

The core values of Girls on the Run:

• Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making 
• Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
• Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions
• Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health
• Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
• Stand up for ourselves and others

Healthy attitudes and lifestyles during childhood can equip young girls to make positive decisions and avoid dangerous risk-taking during adolescence.  This is why Girls on the Run focuses on the development of girls eight to thirteen years old. The organization's program combines training for a 3.1 mile run and workouts that build both stamina and self-esteem.

Girls on the Run envisions a world where every girl "knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams."