This page will have a current list of program locations available when program registration opens on February 12, 2026. Our Spring 2026 season will begin the week of March 2nd. If you would like to receive more information about starting a Girls on the Run program at your Northwest Ohio site for our Spring 2026 season, please email Chrystie.Paris@GirlsOnTheRunNWOhio.org.
Each Girls on the Run program includes fun and interactive lessons to meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds.
Grades 3-5
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Grades 6-8
Our Heart & Sole middle school program meets the unique needs of girls of all abilities in 6th-8th grade. The program considers the whole person - body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection. Heart & Sole offers an inclusive place of belonging, where girls feel supported and inspired to explore their emotions, cultivate empathy and strengthen their physical and emotional health. At the end of the season, all program participants complete a 5K.
Let's work together to reach all girls in our community! Start a location at your local school or community facility to further inspire more girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.