Girls on the Run Bay Area

Girls on the Run Bay Area offers Girls on the Run for grades 3-5, Heart & Sole for grades 6-8, and Junior Coach for girls ages 16-18. The season ends with a 5K or a community impact project, depending on the program.

Programs

• Girls on the Run — Grades 3-5
• Heart & Sole — Grades 6-8
• Junior Coach — Girls 16-18 · High school girls aged 16 to 18 are invited to apply to be a Junior Coach.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–13 years old

About the provider

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs. The site states that it serves girls in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. It is the goal of the organization to never turn a girl away based on financial need, and it offers the program at a significantly reduced rate with additional scholarships to over 70% of participants.

It is the goal to never turn a girl away based on financial need. The organization offers the program at a significantly reduced rate and additional scholarships to over 70% of participants. It partners with select high-need schools where more than 80% of the student population qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

What families say

“It was at Girls on the Run that we found our own confidence and strength. The lessons teach that every girl is full of power and potential.” — Kristen and Chelsea, Junior Coaches

Last updated September 16, 2026.