Welcome to

Girls on the Run of Greater Milwaukee

What is Girls on the Run?

Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Greater Milwaukee is an Affiliate/Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 150 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Girls on the Run is a non-profit healthy living program for girls ages 8 - 12.  The program runs for 10 weeks, and is held after school at a variety of locations throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area.  This is an age where girls are starting to feel the effects of peer pressure, yet remain receptive to adult influence.  The curriculum is designed to build the character, skills and habits girls need in order to challenge the emotional and societal dynamics they will face in adolescence and beyond.

We uniquely incorporate running games and focused discussions into lessons that address many issues the girls will face as they enter their pivotal adolescent years.  Throughout the program, the girls also prepare to complete a 5k run/walk event and implement a community project; both of which reinforce a sense of accomplishment and self confidence.  GOTR lesson plans encourage exploration and stress the importance of equally developing the emotional, mental, social, and physical health of the individual to create a well balanced, whole person.

GOTR programming can be facilitated in various community settings such as schools, recreation centers, or other community agencies and locations with access to a gym or outdoor spaces to accommodate the running component. 

Benefits of this program:

• Improved self-esteem

• Positive body image and the media

• Making positive/healthy choices

• Awareness of healthy eating habits

• Improved attitude toward physical activity

• Positive emotional/mental health

• Communication and leadership skills

• Resisting peer pressure

• Goal setting and completion

• Positive attitude

• Creating a sense of community awareness

If you would like to support our mission, or for more details, please contact Sarah Ranfranz at 414-550-6925 or gotr-milwaukee@sbcglobal.net.