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"The bond I formed with my team was built on encouragement and care, a true testament to what love in action looks like."

Hear from our intern, Priscila, as she looks back on her memorable first season coaching with Girls on the Run! 

Did you know that one of our council's very first teams was William Fox Elementary in the city of Richmond? It was a small group of just 7 girls, but it ignited a spark that has since grown thanks to the dedicated support of educators, administrators, and community members.

And that growth does not stop here! As we look to expand our reach beyond the hundreds of girls served across the city of Richmond, we are thrilled to announce that we are one of 12 honorees through the inaugural Heart of Richmond Awards. 

Join us as we look back on the past school year and share the GOTR stories that touched our hearts.

Better together in 2023!

Girls on the Run Greater Richmond Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Girls with "Limitless Potential" Event

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, an after-school program that gets girls running and inspires individuals of all abilities to recognize their unique strengths, has announced empowerment programming for the school year, along with a panel event to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond receives $60,000 transformational grant from
Junior League of Richmond

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond is celebrating the girls in our community with an awareness program and fundraising campaign beginning September 27 and culminating on International Day of the Girl Child observed on October 11, 2022...

Practicar deportes puede hacer maravillas en la confianza, la vida social y la salud de una niña. Como ocurre con todo, algunas niñas serán más hábiles que otras, pero eso no significa que no deban intentarlo. Para bien o para mal, al probar diferentes actividades, las niñas podrán descubrir más sobre sí mismas, qué les hace felices y qué opciones les gustaría elegir en el futuro.