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Girls on the Run Philadelphia

A seasonal running program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade that builds social, emotional, and physical skills through running and group talks, led by trained volunteer coaches.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK
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What they do

Girls join a 3rd to 5th grade team or a 6th to 8th grade team for a 10-week season that ends in a 5K. Adults coach a team, high school students can serve as junior coaches, and volunteers can help at the 5K or with one-time and project work.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Teens

When and where

Each season runs about 10 weeks with two practices a week and ends with a 5K. Team sites set their own practice days and times.

Program office

Address
40 W Evergreen Ave, Suite 104
Part of the city
Upper Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Apply through the coach sign-up link on the program's coach page, or sign up on the volunteer page to help at the 5K..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Coaches lead 90-minute practices twice a week for about 10 weeks, usually in the late afternoon, using materials the program supplies. Before the season, coaches complete about 3.5 hours of online training and about 3 hours of in-person training with program staff.

Tips for your first visit

  • Plan for about 3 hours a week of practice time, plus the 5K day.
  • At least one coach per team needs CPR certification, and the program can help arrange it.
  • Team sites are not named on the program pages, so check the locations page for where teams meet.
  • Junior coaches are high school students who help the coaches and serve as role models.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: No running experience is needed to coach, and the 5K volunteer sign-up is open to anyone. Coaches must finish training and a background check before the season, and the site does not describe a visit first..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Registration is $225 per girl each season. Families with household income under $100,000 a year can apply for a reduced fee, and a two-payment plan is offered. The fee covers a shirt, a water bottle, practice snacks, lesson materials, 5K entry and a finisher's medal.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • This group asks for a background check.
  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Nothing needed from girls: shoes and running clothes can be provided if a girl needs them.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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