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Girls on the Run Spring Registration Open for Merrimack Schools

Afterschool program for girls of all fitness and ability levels - financial assistance available!

Girls on the Run is a 10-week curriculum based program that utilizes the power of running to provide girls with the tools to celebrate themselves, honor their voices, and recognize their gifts, culminating with a 5K event on June 2nd at Memorial Field in Concord.

Girls on the Run inspires girls to take charge of their lives and define the future on their terms. It’s a place where girls learn that they can. No limits. No constraints. Only opportunities to be remarkable. 97% of girls said they learned critical life skills in Girls on the Run, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions that they are using at home, at school and with their friends.

The program is designed for girls in grades 3-5 (Girls on the Run) and girls in grades 6-8 (Heart & Sole), of all fitness and ability levels. Spring Girls on the Run teams will be held in Merrimack at both Thorntons Ferry Elementary School and James Mastricola Elementary beginning the week of March 12th. A spring Heart & Sole team for grades 6-8 will be held at the Upper Elementary. Visit our website for dates and times that each team is meeting and to register. www.girlsontherunnh.org . Register your girl by February 15th!

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