Making strides towards a better world for girls, and for all.

Girls’ Running Teams

Girls’ running teams are the heart of Girls Run Global. Our teams are a platform for girls to rise above the challenges they face and empower themselves to build the future they dream of — for themselves, their communities, and the globe — one stride at a time.

Our Values

Local Solutions.

We believe that local problems require local solutions. We work with local leaders to develop a team model and curriculum that ensures thrive long term sustainability and maximizes the positive impact for team members.
Whole-Girl.

Everything we do at Girls Run Global is driven by a whole-girl approach. We aim to empower girls holistically so that they feel supported all-around. an accomplish their goals in sport and beyond.
Community.

Together we are creating a network of ambitious girls working towards a better, more just world.. With a strong support system, girls are unstoppable. Through sport, we build connection, unity, and understanding — of our differences, but also all we have in common.
Health & Safety.

Adolescence is a time of immense vulnerability as girls transition from youth to adulthood. We provide girls with high-quality equipment and resources to ensure they remain healthy, happy, and safety —physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Our Process

Partnership, Planning, & Preparation.

Firstly, we partner with a school that shares Girls Run Global values and a commitment to our mission. Next we gauge participation interest; the sport is never forced on girls, all members of our teams want to be running and will therefore be able to reap its benefits. We then collaborate with school leaders to create an individualized team model so that running easily fits into the girls’ lives. In doing so, we optimize the chances of girls continuing to run long-term. We factor in school schedule, climate, cultural practices, and more.

In-person Programming

After the planning phase, a group of Girls Run Global leaders and volunteers lead an in-person team launch program to kick things off. We spend our time getting to know one another as girls learn the fundamentals of running. Programming consists of both running practices and learning sessions that include things like team-bonding activities, guest speakers, and life skills workshops that target overall development. Finally, in light of our value for connection, our time during team-launch programs is spent creating bonds that last a life time and building an understanding — of our differences, but also all we have in common.

Long-term Team Support

Our work doesn’t end with the in-person program, we create teams that thrive for the long run. During programming we establish a group of team leaders, typically a combination of team members, a coach, and school staff. In the months following the launch, we continue to provide support through structured training and frequent check-ins while these leaders run the daily practices on the ground. Over time, the girls and leaders take on more responsibility as they work to ultimately run the team fully autonomously, further promoting girls in leadership roles.

We continue to fulfill the teams’ resource and equipment needs so long as they continue to train. Teams will continue to have enrichment opportunities like virtual mentor sessions with professionals, community calls with other teams, more life-skills and training sessions, and ongoing communication through our Big Sister Pen Pal program.

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Providing Equipment & Gear

Preserving girls’ safety, comfort, and health while running is key in maintaining their ability to reap the sport’s benefits. It also ensures they are able to have fun while doing so! Girls Run Global provides each girl on a running team with new or like-new, high-quality, running gear alongside other resources that set them up for success in running and beyond.

Girls Run Global Kit

Because of generosity from our partners and public support, we were able to provide the seventy girls on our first running team with an incredible Girls Run Global running starter kit to help kick off their journeys in the sport. Each kit consisted of: