Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts helps girls in 3rd to 8th grade attain social, physical, and e Girls on the Run Western MA inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running. GOTR makes a stronger impact than organized and physical education programs in teaching life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, and making intentional decisions. The program’s intentional suite of curricula is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and completing a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event providing the framework for confidence through accomplishment.