Heart & Sole

Be in the know with this season’s details for 6th-8th graders and register today!

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Heart & Sole programming - see below for details about our Spring 2024 season!

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  • The Spring 2024 season will begin the week of March 11.  In order to allow each participant an equal chance to participate, we'll be using a computer-generated lottery system.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2 times each week over 10 weeks, but schedules may vary by site.
  • Our season-ending 5K Fun Run will be on June 2, 2024 at the Navy Yard!
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Financial Assistance

The financial assistance process is included in the online registration process. If your household income is less than $85,000/year, you are eligible for financial assistance. There will be a section where you will be asked about financial assistance; then asked to select your income bracket and household size to determine the discounted registration fee.  We also offer a 2-payment plan option.

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Registration Fees

Building confidence and setting young people down the path of a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Girls on the Run program to approximately 1,000 girls in the Philadelphia area each year. Registration is $200 per girl and includes:

  • 20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • A healthy snack at each session
  • Official GOTR T-shirt and water bottle
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal

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My girl isn't a big runner; is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! We are much more than a running program, and every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons. Expect lots of games, talking, laughing and processing in addition to running at each practice. And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving foward!

What does the program fee include?

Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, a GOTR water bottle and a healthy snack at every practice.

We can't afford the full program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does financial assistance work?

Don't let cost stop you from participating! We are committed to making Girls on the Run accessible to all who want to particpate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, financial assistance is available to any family who needs it, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary. The online registration form will walk you through a few questions to find the fee that is right for your family based on a sliding scale.

When does the 10-week season begin?

Practices will begin the week of September 18. The culminating event will be the 5K Fun Run on December 3 at the Navy Yard. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your team's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your girl will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a girl who can, and consider joining us in a future season when she can enjoy the entire program.

Is there a way for me to sponsor a team for a season?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run Philadelphia relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to get in touch with us about sponsoring a team.