Girls on the Run is a nationwide program that recognizes that every girl is special, that every girl is strong, and that every girl is a winner. It teaches girls in grades 3 through 5 about health, friendship, body image, self-esteem, and community service while also being about running and fun.

How can you help? You can volunteer to coach 1 ½ hours after school, once a week for ten weeks --and you don’t have to be a runner. Coaches will receive five hours of training and will be provided with comprehensive, well-researched curriculum and materials that are being used in communities across the country. They also receive discounts on New Balance running apparel. Each site needs a minimum of two coaches, so bring a friend or make a new one.  Please note that head coaches must be at least 21 years old and female.  If you are male or less than 21, you can still qualify as an assistant coach.

This year our program begins the week of March 17 and ends the week of May 26 (no program during spring break).  This year's 5K event will be held on Saturday, May 17th.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please call me (759-7909 ext. 233) or email me (buddhida@netzero.com).   

~ Melissa Reid, Muskegon Council Director

Sponsorship opportunities are available for
local businesses and individuals.

Shoe Sponsorship $2,100
Sponsorship opportunities are available to cover costs for shoes for pariticipating girls. These funds will be used to help cover costs for shoes for girls who are unable to pay for shoes. Fifty girls at $42.00 per pair of shoes. (note: shoes are discounted by local vendor to girls) Sponsor logo will be included on the back of each all t-shirts provided to 550 participating girls. Girls wear shirts to practice and to grand finale 5k run on May 17 at Reeths Puffer High School. Also, sponsor will be included on promotional print materials.

Education Sponsorship $2,000
Funds will supply each girl and coach with printed curriculum materials needed to deliver the program. Sponsor logo will be included on the back of each all t-shirts provided to 550 participating girls. Girls wear shirts to practice and to grand finale 5k run on May 17 at Reeths Puffer High School. Also, sponsor will be included on promotional print materials.

Hi Everyone!  Spring is around the corner, bringing with it another season of Girls on the Run.  Last year we had over 630 girls and we’re hoping to add even more this year.