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Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is thrilled that the 2024 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship is now OPEN! GOTRNA awards one $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding GOTR alumna to help with costs associated with continuing education beyond high school. - Deadline is April 1, 2024!

Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona recently completed their IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) Strategic Plan. Part of this plan includes ensuring access, inclusion, and belongingness for our Native American participants. GOTRNA is committed to supporting the Indigenous youth they serve and communities they come from by growing efforts to strengthen culturally responsive education, representation and programming surrounding Indigenous Peoples. 

GOTRNA will share updates and progress on our IDEA strategic plan and how we are supporting Indigenous youth and their communities. Here is our first update, which shares how we celebrated Native American Heritage Month at the Girls on the Run 5k. Thank you to Dr. Alisse Ali-Jospeh for writing this powerful reflection.

The Girls on the Run experience through the eyes of a first-time coach.

Participating in sports can do wonders to a girl’s confidence, social life and health. Like anything else, some girls will be more skilled than others, but that does not mean that everyone should not give sports a try.

Drinking enough water every day is an essential part of human health, making water the best drink choice for everyone — including growing girls. Even though it can sometimes be more tempting to reach for a sugary or caffeinated drink, when you choose water instead, your body will thank you every time.

Investing in young people today, creates a stronger, more equitable and inclusive future for all tomorrow.

No matter your age or stage in life, it is undeniable that most of us can use a boost in our physical, mental and emotional health. Life can be daunting and downright exhausting, so taking a beat to take care of yourself is a HUGE must-have during these unpredictable days.