Who we are Girls on the Run ® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Our 10-week program drives transformative, sustained change in the lives of third- to fifth-grade girls across all 50 states. What we do Using an intentional curriculum that integrates physical activity, our trained coaches teach girls critical life skills and strategies they can apply to all aspects of their lives. Why it matters • Girls’ self-confidence begins to drop by age 9 • 50% of girls ages 10 to 13 experience bullying such as name calling and exclusion • Physical activity levels decline at age 10 and continue to decrease throughout adolescence Where girls made the greatest gains Girls on the Run has a positive impact on girls during the program and beyond . Our results * *Results based on a 2016 independent study conducted by Positive Youth Development expert Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D. g i rls who were at the start least act i ve phys i cal act i v i ty i ncreased i n by mo r e t han 40% 85% improved in CONF I DENCE or connect i on caring competence character connection How supported they felt by their peers confidence How much they liked the person they are Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than organized sports or physical education programs in teaching life skills . Learn how you can change the life of a girl. Visit us at girlsontherun.org