Girls on the Run

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Spring 2027 Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming! Participant lottery registration for the Spring 2027 season will open on February 15th, 2027.

Overview-Shared

Overview
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  • The lottery registration period will run from February 15th-28th, 2027. On March 1st the lottery will be run and notifications will be sent out. Registration will re-open on March 2nd on a first come, first serve basis for teams that still have spots available. Registration will stay open for teams that have spots available until April 18th.
  • Our Spring 2027 season will begin the week of April 12th.
  • Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week after school for 8 weeks. Heart & Sole MS teams will have two practices during the first 2 weeks, then practice 1x a week. 
  • Teams will finish the season with a final week of practice the week of June 7th.
  • The season-culminating 5K event will be held the weekend of June 12th.
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Fin-Aid - GOTR

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. Scholarship amounts are awarded on the honor system. 

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  • October 15th - February 15th

    Site registration period

  • April 12th

    Spring 2027 GOTR Season starts

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 1,500 girls in the Maine each year. Registration is a sliding scale of $20-180 per girl and includes:

  • 16 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
  • Safe place for after school for 90 minutes two days/week (Heart & Sole practices are 120 minutes once/week)
  • Curriculum and lesson materials
  • Official GOTR T-shirt and journal
  • 5K Registration fee
  • 5K Medal
  • 5K Celebration!
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type Price
Full-Price Registration  $180
Financial Aid Option 1 (household income is $65,000-$80,000) $140
Financial Aid Option 2 (household income is $55,000-$65,000) $100
Financial Aid Option 3 (household income is $45,000-$55,000) $75
Financial Aid Option 4
(Eligible for reduced lunch or household income is $30,000-$45,000) 		 $50
Financial Aid Option 4
(Eligible for reduced lunch or household income is lower than $30,000) 		 $20

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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 approximately $280, through generous donors we're able to offer the 8-week, 16-lesson program for $180. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, lap counters and more, a GOTR t-shirt, a journal for season goal-setting and reflection, a bib entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, a GOTR water bottle and an uplifting celebratory 5k experience.

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?

Practices will begin the week of September 14th. The culminating event will be the 5K on Sunday, November 8. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! The curriculum is designed so that the lessons build off of each other, so if a participant misses one day a week they will miss important lesson connections and experiences. Most of our teams fill up quickly, so 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 $20,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant with a $180 donation.

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