OUR MISSION:
Girls on the Run Western Montana inspires 3rd–8th grade girls to recognize their inner strength, build confidence, and boldly pursue their limitless potential through a fun, evidence-based program that creatively incorporates running. Girls build unshakeable resilience, learn to manage emotions, stress, and societal pressures, while developing lifelong healthy habits. Participants also complete a community impact project and a 5K, showing their commitment to others and ability to achieve big goals.
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 help girls make positive decisions to avoid risky adolescent behaviors. At the end of each program the girls run a celebratory 5K to experience the exhilarating feeling of accomplishment. However, at Girls on the Run, the finish line is just the beginning, as our ultimate goal is to provide the girls with tools and resources that develop their ability to think critically - a skill that will serve them well for a lifetime.
