Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County is dedicated to

helping pre-teen girls realize just how incredible they are.  Girls on the Run uses the power of running to prepare girls in 3rd – 8th grades for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

The programs combine training for a non-competitive running event with lessons that inspire them to recognize and honor their individual strengths and talents. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. With a detailed curriculum of games, activities, discussions, and running, girls experience the joy of simply being themselves!  The lessons inspire girls to:

  • celebrate their bodies,
  • honor their voices,
  • recognize their gifts, and
  • activate their power.

At the end of each season, they celebrate their success by participating in a non-competitive 5k (3.1 mile) walk/run. In the end, our goal is for every girl to know and activate her limitless potential and be free to boldly pursue her dreams.



What’s Happening

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Sunday, May 20th will be our end-of-season 5K!  Girls from all over LA County will join together to run the Santa Monica Classic 5K, celebrate their achievements, and rock Santa Monica.  Adults are welcome to run, too!  In the coming weeks we will open registration for adult Running Buddies.  This is a great way to share in the enormous energy and enthusiasm of the day.   Please visit us again soon to register as a Running Buddy.  For now, be sure to save the date!


Spring Registration CLOSING SOON!

Are you ready to become a GOTR Girl?  Registration for our spring season will close after the first two weeks of practice. This deadline varies by location and space is limited, so please inquire today if you would like to join a team!  Registration forms can be found by clicking  here. Financial aid is available and forms can be found on the registration page.  No running experience necessary for this fun, interactive, unique program.  GOTR LA is for every BODY!


Join us as we cheer on our GOTRLA Marathoners!!!

Want to spread a little cheer? Girls on the Run of LA County has a cheering station at mile 22 of the LA Marathon. Meet us at the corner of San Vicente and Montana in Santa Monica to encourage our awesome adult athletes and GOTRLA supporters! If you’d like to make a donation to one of our incredible fundraisers, visit crowdrise.com/GOTRLA2012LAMarathon. Hope to see you out there. Let’s make some NOISE!!!


See us in the Media

>>Check out the recent segment from NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, “Girls on the Run puts Pre-Teens on the Path to Success!”




>>Watch this short video to hear what GIRLS, parents and coaches and love about Girls on the Run.





>>Check out the article about Girls on the Run of LA County in the April 2011 edition of Pasadena Magazine!