Welcome to Girls on the Run of Northeast Tennessee – a life-changing, non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K with healthy living education. The 12-week training program is delivered by volunteer coaches and teaches very specific social and personal skills. The program culminates in non-competitive 5K event which gives the girls a chance to shine, as well as an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.The unique and innovative curriculum combines physical training with uplifting lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, and mental development.

Girls on the Run of Northeast Tennessee is an Affiliate Independent Council of Girls on the Run International which has a network of over 140 councils across the United States and Canada.

Get Involved!
Interested in Girls on the Run? Want to get more involved? We're currently accepting applications for board member positions. Apply today and help Girls on the Run of Northeast Tennessee continue to grow!

A Girls on the Run Journey
During the 2010 spring session, two of our participants kept journals to record their thoughts and feelings about Girls on the Run. Emma Hecht was a fourth grader at St. Mary's School, and Maddie Payne was a fourth grader at Woodland Elementary. Read both journals here:
Emma's Journal • Maddie's Journal

Congratulations to all Girls on the Run 5K finishers!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
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