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We are proud to be recognized as a #TheSPARKAwards24 honoree. The Spark Award -produced by @cityCurrent and @wknotv- celebrates the efforts of individuals and organizations who are igniting change and making a positive impact in the Greater Memphis community.  

GOTR Memphis recently held its largest 5K ever this past November, with over 600 people coming out to run, walk, and support at Overton Park and celebrate all our girls accomplished this past season. The success of our 5K would not have been possible without our fantastic community partners and volunteers who work throughout the season to plan, set-up, and execute a fun, efficient, and safe event. Read to hear from Lisa Monger and Hannah Papa, two of our volunteers that made what happened on November 10th extra special!

As our presenting 5K sponsor, Cigna is always going the extra mile to make our Girls on the Run Memphis community feel supported, important, and celebrated.

We're looking for a Marketing and Media Intern for Spring 2025! This unpaid position will assist GOTR Memphis with social media, recruitment efforts, and community partnerships. Students looking for professional development opportunities are encouraged to apply.

Marcie Mulhern and Audrey Calkins are two new members of the Girls on the Run Board who have already hit the ground running with their involvement in the organization. Read more about these fantastic women below!

The Adopt-A-Team program is a new initiative for GOTR Memphis as of Fall 2024 that encourages folks in the community to commit to helping out a Girls on the Run site by providing snacks, swag, and support to the whole team. Throughout the season, wonderful Team Managers help make sure every girl in our program thrives. Read more about two of our "adopted" sites below!

Gina Neely of Bluff City Life made it out to our Girls on the Run site at Vision Prep to participate in one of the lessons and talk to the team there. Hear from Coach Unique, some of our GOTR girls, and the Vision Prep site community about how Girls on the Run prepares girls to "cross life's finish lines."

Join us at Overton Park Shell for an incredible and inspirational experience! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, you won’t want to miss out on this special celebration of empowerment and achievement as we cheer on and run with the superstars in our Girls on the Run programs across the 901. We’re looking for participants, volunteers, and supporters to join us on this empowering journey. Head to the link to sign up now and help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family. Let’s make this the best 5K yet!

Are you ready for 8-10 weeks of fun lessons using physical activity to empower the young girls in your life? Register them for Girls on the Run today!