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Current Season Details

Keep reading for Season details!

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Season Overview

Season Dates: Week of March 13- week of May 22, 2023
January 9th-23rd: Lottery registration period
January 24th: Girl registration temporarily closes while the lottery is pulled. Thereafter, teams with available spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
March 20th: Girl registration closes; add/drop period is over; no refunds given after this date
May 21, 2023: End-of-season regional 5K at Renton Memorial Stadium. More details to come!
Teams practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site.

Please keep in mind the 10-week season actually spans 11 weeks to accommodate Spring Breaks, and the last practice will be the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. The region-wide 5K event is scheduled for May 21st.

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Financial Aid

Girls on the Run of Puget Sound welcomes all girls regardless of their ability to pay. To ensure the program is accessible to all girls, we offer financial aid based on a sliding scale. The full cost of the 10-week Girls on the Run program is $250 for each participant. In order to cover program costs, we suggest a minimum contribution of $20 for those who can pay it. We offer financial aid AND flexible payment options. See Registration Fee Guide below for details.

Season Info for Families

Visit our Family Resources Dropbox for information and translations of many Season rescources including:

Family Welcome Letter
Paper Registration Form
Unstoppable Us Letter
Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

Check back often for other updates and news throughout the season!

July 18 - August 1

Timeline

July 18 - August 1

Lottery Registration Period
August 1

Lottery is pulled. Thereafter, teams with available spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Week of September 26

Season starts
October 3

Girl registration closes; add/drop period is over; no refunds given after this date
Week of November 14

End-of-season site-based 5K celebrations (2nd to last practice); more details to come!

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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 1800 girls in the Puget Sound region each year. Registration is $250 per girl and includes:

20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials
Coach training and background checks
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 Fee Options	Details
Full-Price Registration	$250 payable online with credit card or e-check during registration process. Contact us for other payment options.
Payment Plan	Allows families to pay the full registration fee in two payments and can be selected during the online registration process.
Partial Scholarship	Provides a reduced registration fee based on your household income range. Partial scholarships may be selected during the online registration process and can be self-adjusted to fit your family's needs.
Full Scholarship	To request a full scholarship, please email program@girlsrun.org or call us at 206-528-2118 to receive the code BEFORE registering online.

COVID-19 Information

All practices will follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols determined by the Washington State Governor’s Office as it relates to Sporting Activities. View our Return to Play Plan for more details.

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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?

Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, all coach training and background checks and healthy snacks 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 season begin?

Please see our Season Overview at the top of this page for all season dates.

Do girls need to attend all team practices 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 Puget Sound relies on generous donors in order to provide scholarships for more than 60% of our participants annually. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.