The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to educate and build confidence in young girls through non-competitive, curriculum-based running programs in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Contra Costa Counties.

Description:
Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls ages 8 to 13. The programs combine training for a 5K or 1-mile community running event with healthy living education. Our curriculum-based programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training.

We offer 10-week programs during the fall and spring seasons. Volunteer coaches engage the girls in games and running-based workouts that encourage emotional, social, psychological and physical development. The girls meet twice each week after school for a total of 20 one-hour sessions.

History:
Founded in 2002, Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International. Girls on the Run of the Bay Area launched its first program in fall 2002 with five girls. Today, more than 500 girls participate in our programs each year and we continue to add new program sites throughout the Bay Area.

Contact people:

Sheila Kopf, Program Director, (phone), (email) Susan Roberts, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Natalie Stack, (email)

Office fax number: (415) 863-8989

Address:

3543 18th St #31 San Francisco, CA 94110 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.gotrbayarea.org

Directions:

Public Transit: Take BART to the 16th Street Station. Muni bus lines 14, 22, 26, 33 and 49 and the J Church also serve this area. From the Bay Bridge: Follow signs for 101 North to the Fell Street exit. Turn. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: BART 16th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10