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About Girls on the Run-
Otsego County
Girls on the Run-Otsego County is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 160 locations across the United States and Canada.
What is Girls on the Run?
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls. The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 6-12 week program, girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented and self-confident women. GOTR challenges and encourages the girls, whatever their fitness level as they prepare for a 5K run/walk event.
Girls on Track (GOT)
GOT is a similar program for 6th- through 8th-grade girls. It provides all the elements of Girls on the Run and addresses the middle school experience. GOT supports the girls in their transition into the teenage years by including lessons on healthy relationships, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol, eating disorders and personal safety.
Join Girls on the Run Solemates!
Has Girls on the Run made a difference in the life of someone you know? Are you a runner, or have you ever thought about running in a non-competitive road race?
YOU can run the 2009 Utica Boilermaker on Sunday, July 12 AND raise money for Girls on the Run-Otsego County at the same time!
SoleMates (formerly known as Team Tiara) is the charity running program of Girls on the Run (GOTR). We are a team of athletes who pursue individual goals - such as running the Utica Boilermaker - to raise money for GOTR-Otsego County.
Not interested in the 15K? The Boilermaker has a 5K component as well!
Join us at the Utica Boilermaker 15K! Click here to become a SoleMate Team member: Girls on the Run Solemates
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