What's going on with GOTR Philadelphia?!
August 2026
Something we're looking forward to
Fall 2026 Season is starting!
Our Fall 2026 season kicks off Monday, September 14th, and registration is open for girls in 3rd–8th grade.
Led by trained volunteer coaches, girls will meet twice a week for 90 minutes, building confidence, health, and joy through lessons designed to help them become their strongest, most authentic selves. Snack is provided at every practice, and financial assistance is available.
A goal we're working towards
Coaches needed for our Fall 2026 sites
We're looking for volunteer coaches to help lead our Fall 2026 season! No running experience needed — just a willingness to show up and cheer girls on as they build confidence, connection, and joy.
Coaches meet with their team twice a week for 90 minutes and follow an easy-to-lead curriculum — we provide all the training and materials.
Sites currently in need of coaches:
Afton — Mon/Wed, 3:30–5:00
Awbury Rec — Tues/Thurs, 5:00–6:30
Chestnut Hill — Mon/Wed, 4:00–5:30
George Nebinger — Mon/Wed, 3:45–5:15
Gesu — Tues/Thurs, 3:00–4:30
Independence Charter School — Mon/Thurs, 3:30–5:00
Mayfair — Tues/Thurs, 3:15–4:45
Meredith — Tues/Thurs, 3:30–5:00
A picture we love
Smiles at the Spring 5K!
A person we're admiring
Congratulations Charisma!
Congratulations to Charisma Jones, who was honored in June with a proclamation from the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners!
Charisma brought Girls on the Run to Gloucester County for the first time ever — turning her passion for youth mentorship into a lasting gift for the girls of Paulsboro.
With no dedicated athletic programs for young women in town, Charisma reached out to Girls on the Run Philadelphia and partnered with Loudenslager Elementary School Principal Moore-Cook to launch the county's very first program in March. More than 30 girls in grades 3–6 built self-confidence, life skills, and physical fitness together — and in May, they were the only New Jersey school among 51+ sites to complete the Girls on the Run Philadelphia Spring 5K.
Thank you, Charisma, for investing in the next generation of Gloucester County girls!
A message we want to share
We have bibs for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend!
We have Half Marathon and 8K race bibs available for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend!
As a SoleMate, you’ll enjoy:
Fundraising incentives and exclusive SoleMates gear
Group runs leading up to race weekend
Access to the GOTR heated tent & refreshments at the finish line
Have questions? Contact Alyssa at alyssa.cepin@gotrphiladelphia.org. Spots are limited, fundraising minimum required for all races.