Welcome to Girls on the Run of Ottawa and Allegan Counties – a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in grades 3 through 7. Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living."
Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running race with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.
Girls on the Run is a lot more than a running program! It is our goal to help these girls grow into physically and emotionally healthy women, to dream and achieve goals, and to become contributing members of the community.
Girls on the Run of Ottawa and Allegan Counties is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 100 locations across the United States and Canada
Coaches Needed!!!
Life is a journey...train for it!
Come join in the fun as a coach for the Girls on the Run and Girls on Track programs! The program combines self-esteem enhancing workouts with training for a 5K. Find out how you can get involved…”
Click here to fill out a coach’s form.
New!
Girls On The Run apparel is now available through the
Online New Balance Store!
*Important Dates*
Coach Training and Supply Pick Up
| Date | Time | Location |
| Saturday, February 16 | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Grand Haven Center for Women in Transition, 300 N. Ferry St. Suite C, 49417 |
| Wednesday, February 20 | 3:30pm - 9:00pm | Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr., Holland, 49424 |
| Thursday, February 21 | 3:30pm - 9:00pm | Grand Haven Center for Women in Transition, 300 N. Ferry St. Suite C, 49417 |
| Friday, February 22 | 3:30pm - 9:00pm | Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr., Holland, 49424 |
Refresher/Supply Pick Up Dates and Locations |
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| Wednesday, February 13 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Grand Haven Center for Women in Transition, 300 N. Ferry St. Suite C, 49417 |
| Friday, February 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr., Holland, 49424 |
| Friday, February 23 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr., Holland, 49424 |
New Head and Assistant Coaches:
Must attend a free one-day training. Please put a (1) next to your first choice and a (2) next to your second choice.
Returning Coaches:
Must attend a refresher course to fill out proper paperwork and receive program updates.
- January 10-24
- Don’t forget that you can also register on-line January 1-25
- March 5 and 6
- South Ottawa and Allegan County TBD at Holland Municipal Stadium.
- North Ottawa TBD in Grand Haven.
Be a 5k Event Volunteer!
We need over 200 community members to lend a helping hand!Help out on the day of our big run; give out water and snacks, line the course, cheer them on, prep the girls, and help with set-up and clean-up.