Heart & Sole

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Register Locations

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run: Heart&Sole programming

Spring 2025 Registration will open Saturday February 8, 2025 at 10am.

New Middle School sites anticipated!

Overview-Shared

Overview

Registration will open the first Saturday of February at 10am (Spring Season) and the first saturday of August (Fall Season)
Our Spring 2025 season teams will begin between March 10-24 (county & site dependent)
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 16-20 practices, but schedules will vary by site
A season-culminating 5K event will be scheduled for each district/county.
Locations Grid will be updated throughout the winter/beginning of 2025

Fin-Aid - Shared

Financial Aid

The scholarship approval process is included in the online and paper registration process. Simply answer the scholarship questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly.

We also offer payment plans within online registration. You can choose from two or three installments. The first payment will be processed at the time of registration.

Payment Plans:
- 2-Payment Plan | 50% upon registration and 50% later date
- 3-Payment Plan | 35% upon registration, with subsequent payments of 35% and then final 30%

If you need additional accomodations please contact us!

*The full registration fee may vary depending on your site's school district.

February

Timeline

August

The registration period (county dependent)
May 1 - Lottery Processing

GOTR operates on a lottery system during the intial opening of registration. This helps us to ensure a fair and equal process for all girls. If there are a greater number of registrants than the maximum allowed per site, a lottery will be run to fill all available spots.
Mid April

Program shirts, water bottles and purchased merchandise delievered to teams.
Late May/Early June

County 5K Celebrations!

Reg fees - SHARED

Registration Fees

Building confidence and setting young girls 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 Mid and Western Maryland area each year. Registration includes:

16-20, 75-90 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
Post 5k celebration

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration (may vary depending on school district.)	$180*
Financial Aid Option 1 (Annual household income is between $79,999 - $65,000)	$150
Financial Aid Option 2 (Annual household income is between $64,999 - $50,000)	$115
Financial Aid Option 3 (Annual household income is between $49,999 - $ 35,000)	$75
Financial Aid Option 4 (Annual household income is between $34,999 - $20,000)	$50
Financial Aid Option 5 (Annual household income is under $20,000)	$25

Ma fille n’est pas une grande coureuse. Est-ce que ce programme lui conviendra? OU Ma fille est déjà une coureuse expérimentée. Est-ce que ce programme lui conviendra?

FAQ

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?

Though our cost per particpant is $270, through generous donors we're able to offer the 10-week, 20-lesson program for $175. 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 program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does the scholarship program 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, program scholarships are 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 spring/fall season begin?

Spring: Typically begins Mid-March

Fall: Typically begins late August/early September.

Please note exact team starts will be dependent on the county.

More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend all practice days 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 participant for a season?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Email us at info@gotrmidmd.org to sponsor a participant this season or learn more!