Girls On the Run
Youth Organizations
Why pick this one
Girls on the Run Triangle serves Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, and Johnston Counties through evidence-based programs for girls in grades 3–8.
Best for
- Girls in grades 3–8 seeking social, emotional, and physical development
- Families seeking girls' after-school programs that integrate running and life skills
- Girls of varied abilities and backgrounds
- Participants interested in community service projects and a celebratory 5K
- Families in Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, or Johnston Counties
Look elsewhere if
- Programs for boys or age groups outside grades 3–8
- Adult fitness or competitive running training
- Youth programs outside Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, and Johnston Counties
Specialties
- 3rd-5th grade Girls on the Run program
- 6th-8th grade Heart & Sole program
- Participant-led community service projects
- Celebratory 5K events
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Council of Girls on the Run International
- National Afterschool Association recognition
What makes them different
- Serves Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, and Johnston Counties
- Has served 29,066 Triangle-area girls since 2000
- Uses fun, evidence-based programming combining physical activity with social and emotional discussions
- Programs are designed for girls of all abilities and backgrounds
- Offers financial assistance so girls are not turned away because of hardship
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1415 W North Carolina 54, Durham, NC 27707
- Phone
- +19194016307
- Website
- https://www.gotrtriangle.org/
- info@gotrtriangle.org
Services
- Youth social-emotional development
- Youth physical activity programs
- After-school girls' programs
- Volunteer and coaching opportunities
- Youth 5K events