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...Changing the world, one girl at a time.
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Welcome to Girls on the Run of Gaston County - a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through the 8th grade. Our mission is to "educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living."
Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.
Girls on the Run of Gaston County is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International which has a network of over 160 locations across the United States and Canada. GOTR of Gaston County is sponsored by the Gaston County Health Department.
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General Information
The sessions run two times per year: Spring (Feb-May) and Fall (Sept-Dec).
Teams meet twice a week for 12 weeks for approximately an hour.
There are at least 2 trained, volunteer coaches for each team.
Coaches follow a well-developed, research-based curriculum.
For locations, cost and registration information, click here.
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Fall 2009 Season Registration
Girls on the Run of Gaston County will begin its Fall 2009 Season on Monday, September 14th. Schools may start on Monday or Tuesday. Registration will open Monday, August 31st at 8 AM and will close Friday, September 4th OR once a site is full.
The limit for each program is 15 girls for an existing site or 12 for a new site.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To be placed on a waiting list call 704-862-5341. For a list of sites where Girls on the Run or Girls on Track will be offered, click here.
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Save the Dates!
CaroMont Candlelight 4K/8K - Saturday, October 24th
End of Season 5K - Saturday, December 12th
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| GOTR of Gaston County is sponsored by the Gaston County Health Department |
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