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Girls on the Run is pleased to host the… Third Annual Girls on the Run Excellence Awards! Presented by the Dowd Foundation  The Girls on the Run Excellence Awards is an opportunity for the Girls on the Run staff to recognize our many coaches volunteers, board member and program sites for their efforts.  The event [...]

This year’s “How does Girls on the Run Make You FEARLESS?”  Secret Essay Contest kicked off March 15th! Participants from the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 seasons are eligible to apply. Secret will award $500 to ten (10) girls and  $3,500 to the corresponding ten (10) Councils where the winning girls  participate. Winners will be selected [...]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Girls on the Run 5k will be moved from May 5th to May 12th .  Girls on the Run thoroughly reviewed alternative locations around Cabarrus & Mecklenburg Counties, ultimately deciding to remain at the Huntersville Business Park and host the event one week later than originally planned. This location provides [...]

LUNAFEST – Charlotte is only days away!  Mint Museum on Randolph March 6, 2012 LUNAFEST is a program of nine short films all by, for and about women.  The films celebrate the unique, touching an inspriational roles of women in our local, national and international communities.  100% of all LUNAFEST proceeds will be donated to [...]

Girls on the Run of Charlotte is pleased to announce Lisa Keller’s promotion from Girls on the Run of Charlotte’s Program Coordinator to Girls on the Run International’s Professional Development Manager.  Lisa’s skills in volunteer management, event coordination and attention to detail are remarkable.  She has served Girls on the Run of Charlotte as a [...]

Girls on the Run of Charlotte (GOTRC) is so pleased to welcome two new National GOTR sponsors!!! We are extremely honored and excited to announce our new partnership with Athleta in 2012. They will be the exclusive national athletic apparel sponsor of Girls on the Run. Our organizations’ values are well aligned as we are each [...]

Wishing you a happy & healthy holiday season! From, Jessica, Lisa & Kim Girls on the Run of Charlotte Staff  

Owen Bennett was born on December 1, 2011 to Coach Racheal (from Walter G. Byers) & her loving husband, Matt.  Owen was 8lbs 14.5 oz and 21 inches long.  Mom & baby are doing well.  Congratulations the entire family from your GOTR family!

Do you subscribe to Groupon Charlotte? If so, join the Groupon’s G-Team October 25-27 to raise donations for our local GOTR council. If 32 people donate $5, $10 or $25 then at least one girl from an underserved community can participate in GOTR this spring. For every additional $160 raised, then another girl will be [...]

Tomorrow is the final day to cast your vote for the fall 5k shirt color.  To vote visit the Girls on the Run – Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties facebook page, like our page and submit your vote.  The color in the lead tomorrow at noon will be our winner.  Color options include:    Black Light Blue Moss [...]