In 2000, Girls on the Run International became a 501(c) (3) organization. Today, Girls on the Run is offered in over 173 cities across North America and hundreds of thousands of girls and women’s lives have been changed by the program.

For each entrant in the Indianapolis Women’s Half Marathon and 5K, a monetary donation will be made to Girls On The Run.

Spread the word! In partnership with the First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative and the President’s Council, Girls on the Run is working toward getting more folks moving because we all know…it does a spirit good! We’ve pledged to recruit 25,000 participants and we need your help!

Here are the goals:

• Adults (that’s anyone aged 18 and older): You need to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (goal: 8,500).
• Kids and teens (that’s anyone between 6 and 17 years): You need to be active 60 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (girls’ goal: 11,000; boys’ goal: 13,000).

There are two ways to participate:

1. Online registration:  Register to participate by creating an account and tracking your progress online.   http://www.presidentschallenge.org/gotr/
2. Paper Registration: Track you progress on paper and mail your completed paper forms to our office.  Click here for the paper registration form.

Girls on the Run International

RE: PALA

120 Cottage Place

Charlotte, NC 28207

If we reach our goal of 25,000 participants, GOTRI will select council at random to receive an award. The winning council will chose from 3 options:

1. An event with Molly
2. One free 2012 Summit registration and 3 nights hotel stay
3. $1,000 cash reward

For questions, please contact Erin at erin@girlsontherun.org.

You can be a part of SoleMates® for any athletic event, whether you are planning to run, walk, bike, swim or more!

Joining SoleMates® is a great way for you to make a difference for our local Girls on the Run of Hamilton County!  We are an official charity of The Bank of America Chicago Marathon – but athletes can participate in any event to support GOTRHC. Registration for SoleMates® is $26.00 in addition to any race registration fees, and participants agree to raise a minimum of $262.00.  We support our SoleMates® runners every step of the way with exclusive runner premiums, effortless online fundraising and support. Your personal goals, like running a 5k, a half or full marathon, or completing a triathlon, can help thousands of young girls live their own dreams. With your support, the message of health and wellness that GOTR brings will continue to spread.

• For more information, click here.
• Click here to register if you race is between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010.
• Click here to register if your race is between July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011