Girls on the Run DC recruits anywhere from 100-125 community running buddies to support our young girls during the 5k experience.  Community running buddies are NOT “related to” or “have a connection to” to a Girl on the Run participant.

Instead, a community running buddy is from the community and has a desire to run the 5k with a young girl.  They encourage the girls as they exercise their spirits and push their bodies to complete the event.  Community running buddies will be assigned individually to a team, where the coach will identify a girl or girls who might benefit from the extra encouragement and camaraderie Running Buddies will provide as they complete the 5k together.

Note: A Running Buddy must complete a Background Check when applying to volunteer with GOTR.