Girls on the Run Spring 2012 Registration!


To register click here.  (The top of the page says "Dallas Registration" - this refers to our entire program.  Complete the form with the participants information, under "Fees" you will choose "Girls on the Run" - 3rd through 5th graders OR "Girls on Track" - 6th - 8th graders, then a list of classes in that program will appear for you to choose the location most convenient for you.)

Go to "Locations" to see a list of available classes. 

Note:  This is a brand new system for us, so if you have any problems or questions please email Janelle Carpenter at jcarpenter@gotrdfw.org or Janette Steinheimer janette@gotrdfw.org.  Thanks so much!

Welcome to Girls on the Run of the DFW Metroplex - a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade.  Our vision is "a world world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams."  In order to accomplish this, our mission is to "inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running."

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education.  Our programs instill self-esteem through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.

Girls on the Run of the DFW Metroplex is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 150 locations across the United States and Canada.

Thank you for visiting the Girls on the Run of the DFW Metroplex website.  We hope this website provides you with all the information you will need about this exciting program.  As you explore our website, please be sure to sign up for our free on-line newsletter and check out our current up-coming events for opportunities to get involved.  Girls on the Run of the DFW Metroplex includes the counties of Dallas, Tarrant, Rockwall, Collin,  Denton and Grayson.   If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us and we will get back to you with answers as soon as possible.

The Good News...

• Girls who participate in physical activities are 40% less likely to smoke, have higher levels of self-esteem, better body images, and lower levels of depression.
• Girls who have experienced emotional trauma respond positively to physical fitness programs.
• Girls who participate in physical activities are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior during adolescence.
• Girls who participate in physical exercise have better relationships with parents, get better grades, are less likely to use drugs and are less depressed than girls who don’t.

To learn more about starting a program in your area click here to see the packet with all of the details to Set up your Site.  Then, when your are ready to start your program, click here for the site application and here for the Site Specific form to  be completed before the class starts.  Finalized applications for the Spring 2012 season are due January 20, 2012. For more information contact Janelle Carpenter at jcarpenter@gotrdfw.org.