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Girls on the Run councils and founder Molly Barker have been featured in many media outlets including People, Runner's World, Redbook, Women's Day, O Magazine, Running Times, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, NBC News, NPR, ESPN and Forbes.


2010 RunningBrooke Beneficiary

GOTR NOVA was named the 2010 RunningBrooke Beneficiary.


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via RunningBrooke

Don't Need Ruby Slippers...

Girls on the Run NOVA was featured on "United We Serve" - Corporation for National Community & Service website.


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via Serve.gov

Despite the Rain

Despite yesterday's rain, more than 3,000 girls from Northern Virginia participated in the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K at George Mason University. Each girl was accompanied by an adult “buddy runner.”


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via AlexandriaNews.org

Extra-Curricular Programs Help Close the Achievement Gap

Before and after-school programs also provide an outstanding opportunity to extend learning, and we take full advantage of this additional time at Daniels Run. Many of our female students participate in our GEMS rogram, which stands for Girls Excelling in Math and Science. These students have had the opportunity to meet and interact with professional biochemists, engineers, mathematicians, and others, and to learn more about these careers. Many of our young ladies love being part of the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia program, where they learn about and practice running for fun and fitness.


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via City of Fairfax Schools May 2010 Newsletter

Girls on the Run of NOVA featured on Cox Local Edition, airing on CNN Headline News.

10 Years and Running

Girls on the Run of NOVA receives a Commending Resolution from the Commonwealth of Virginia, passed by the General Assembly, in recognition of ten years of service to girls in Northern Virginia.


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via Great Falls Connection

Running To Discover Life’s Lessons

Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia celebrates its 10th anniversary.


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via The Burke Connection

Virginia Report Inspiring Girls Through Running from Comcast Channel 28 on Vimeo.

Virginia General Assembly Joint Resolution Commending
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia


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Advocacy Day

The Girls on the Run of NOVA team traveled to the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on February 24, 2010 to personally meet the entire Northern Virginia Delegation (37 members), and raise awareness of Girls on the Run. GOTR NOVA was recognized for its work serving girls in Northern Virginia on both the House and Senate floors, before 140 delegates, senators and staff.

2009 Reindeer Romp

 

6,500 runners participate in the Reindeer Romp 5K at Reston Town Center, Reston Virginia, December 5, 2009

GOTR Founder Video

Girls on the Run Founder, Molly Barker talks about her vision for Girls on the Run