Girls on the Run inspires participants of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable participants to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K  together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
 
WHO:
  • Girls in Grades 3rd-5th
WHEN:
  • Week of September 28th- week of November 16th
  • 5K November 21st
WHERE: 
  •  GOTR is based at many local Elementary Schools
    • The 5k will be at Bloedel Donovan Park on November 21st
Scholarships Available

Please reach out to Tifanie at gotr@whatcomymca.org for the required forms

Find a program near you and join in the fun!

Confirmed Schools for Fall of 2026

Bellingham Schools

  • Carl Cozier:
    • Mondays, 2:30-4:15pm
  • Geneva:
    • Wednesday, 2:30-4:15pm
  • Happy Valley:
    • Thursdays, 12:20-2:05pm
  • Northern Heights:
    • Mondays, 2:30-4:15pm
  • Parkview:
    • Wednesdays, 2:30-4:15pm
  • Roesevelt:
    • Thursday 12:20-2:05pm
  • Sunnyland:
    • Mondays, 2:30-4:15pm
  • Wade King:
    • Wednesdays, 2:30-4:15pm

Ferndale Schools

Meridian Schools

Mt. Baker Schools

Burlington-Edison Schools

Lummi Nation School

 

If you would like to see your school added Reach out to Tifanie at: gotr@whatcomymca.org

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