
The Girls on the Run® SoleMates program provides a great opportunity to give girls an example of healthy living. By
joining Girls on the Run SoleMates, you can play a vital role in ensuring the future success of Girls on the Run® programs
that impact on the lives of thousands of young women every year.
SoleMates is the adult charity running leg of Girls on the Run® (GOTR). We are male and female athletes who pursue
individual goals, such as running a marathon or participating in a triathlon, to raise money for local Girls on the Run®
councils.
Registration for Girls on the Run SoleMates is $26.00 and then members agree to raise a minimum of $262.00. We support
our runners every step of the way with exclusive runner premiums, effortless on-line fundraising and online support.
GOTRI support of runners: (Read more about Sole Mates)
- Easy online registration process
- Welcome packet and exclusive technical t-shirt upon registration
- Incentive prizes for participants reaching & exceeding fundraising minimum
- On-line training plans
- Simple online fundraising through Active.com
- Potential for group training runs (varies per city)
- Inspirational emails from Girls on the Run
- Extra motivation of running for a reason ? to change the lives of girls!
- In addition, if you are doing the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon you receive:
- Girls on the Run SoleMates tent in Charity Village which serves as a meeting space on race day
- Private gear check
- Access to private portable restrooms
- Food, water & other supplies before and after the race
- New Balance Running Shoes to the first 100 that reach $500 in donations
- It is very easy to get involved! Click Here
When you register, you need to select an event or type in the name of the race if it is not listed on the dropdown menu.
Although we focus on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we support you doing any event at any distance! Please note
that registration for SoleMates does not include registration to the actual race you choose to participate in while raising money
for Girls on the Run. You will still need to register for the event of your choice independently. These are two separate
registrations.
By registering for Girls on the Run SoleMates you are agreeing to pay the $26.00 sign-up fee and raise a minimum of $262.00
on or before 30 days after completing the race, or be personally responsible for this amount. When you sign up, you can
choose the local Girls on the Run council (?team?) that will receive your donations. Although we have over 150 councils
across the US, not all of them have elected to participate in SoleMates, so please choose one from the list on Active.com.
Just as SoleMates members are changed by their experience, Girls on the Run uses running to transform the way girls see
themselves and their opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to raise enough money to reach every girl, and to educate and
prepare her for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to call or email
us at solemates@girlsontherun.org
Hope you can join us!
Sole Mates