Mission

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

About

Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

Our Affiliate

Founded in 1966, Hill House is an independent, non-profit community center that strives to be a backyard in the city for families in Boston's downtown neighborhoods. We offer safe, high quality programs, events and outreach activities that enrich the lives of families living in Boston.

Click here to learn more about The Hill House! 

Board of Directors

The Hill House Board of Directors is excited by the new addition to their after school program and look forward to what Girls on the Run® will bring to their community. By generously assisting with leadership and promotion, they are assisting Girls on the Run® of Suffolk County to become a strong program for the girls. To view a list of Hill House's, and Girls on the Run® of Suffolk County's Board of Directors, click here.

Practices

Our 24 lesson curriculum is designed for 3rd – 5th grade girls and combines training for a 5k run with lessons that inspire them to recognize and honor their individual strengths and talents and to celebrate their inner selves. The culminating event of the 12-week season is the opportunity for the girls to participate in a non-competitive 5K running event. Practices will be every Tuesday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm beginning on September 13th. The season culminates with the Walter's Run 5K in West Roxbury on Sunday, December 11th.

For a sample lesson plan click here

Objectives

The objective of Girls on the Run® is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.

The Program

Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development - their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.

Vision

We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Our Core Values

• 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