Girls on the Run St. Louis Employee Directory
Wellness and Fitness ServicesMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
Girls on the Run St. Louis is a wellness and fitness program that blends physical activity with positive youth development for girls in the 3rd through 8th grades. The organization uses a 20-lesson curriculum that combines training for a 5k event with activities designed to foster independent thinking, problem-solving skills, and healthy decision-making, while engaging girls, parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the broader community in a collaborative effort. Based in Maplewood, Missouri, the program aims to empower girls to pursue healthy living and to cultivate confidence, joy, and authenticity through a community-supported approach. Beyond the after-school running program, it emphasizes a philosophy that strengthens not only participants but also the volunteers and supporters who contribute to the initiative. A recent development notes a partnership with Stlballparkvillage to host the annual Spring Season Celebratory 5k in May 2025, reflecting ongoing community engagement and program activities in the St. Louis area.