Girls on the Run South Louisiana

09/02/2026

Girls on the Run Fall Registration is OPEN!

We still have spots available on most teams across South Louisiana! If your girl is ready to build confidence, make friends, and have fun while getting active, there’s a GOTR team waiting for her.

Ready to find your team? Check out the schools and community teams to find an option that works for your girl! Most school-based teams are for students at that school, while our community teams welcome girls from any school.

Spots are filling, so don’t wait! To learn more or register today, visit https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/locations

08/26/2026

We Need Coaches!

Our teams are getting ready for an incredible season but a few teams still need volunteer coaches to make the magic happen!

Could you be the person who helps a girl discover her confidence, find her voice, and realize just how strong she really is? You don’t have to be a runner or have coaching experience. Simply a willingness to show up and cheer girls on. 💕

One coach can make a lasting impact. Learn more about volunteering or sign up to coach at www.girlsontherunsola.org/coach

08/20/2026

She started the season quiet. She rarely spoke up in class and often avoided challenges.

But week after week at Girls on the Run, something began to change.

She started contributing during team discussions.
She pushed herself when things felt hard.
She began believing in herself.

And at the 5K, she crossed the finish line smiling. Later sharing that she “didn’t think she could do it” before joining Girls on the Run.

Her teachers noticed the difference, too. Increased participation in class, improved confidence in her academic work, and stronger peer relationships.

This is the impact a school can make by saying yes to Girls on the Run. Because the 5K is just one day. The real transformation happens week after week.

If you're a principal, teacher, counselor, or school leader wondering whether Girls on the Run could be a good fit for your school, we'd love to talk.

Send us a message or learn more here https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/start-team

08/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce Jinx Vidrine as a national Girls on the Run Remarkable Volunteer Award Winner! Jinx is a retired educator and active community volunteer. Her support for Girls on the Run programming in St. Tammany has allowed the program to grow while never turning a girl away due to financial barriers. We are grateful for her genuine care and passion for uplifting youth in the community.

Learn more about the award and her contributions throughout the organization here: https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/retired-teacher-community-worker-jinx-vidrine-honored/article_a7232a88-d50f-4bd0-b010-77f996034049.html

08/03/2026

This is what Girls on the Run looks like. Confidence, joy, and community, built one practice at a time.

Every team starts with at least one adult who wants to see girls in their community thrive. Program site and coach registration are closing soon for the fall season. Will you join us to make this possible for girls in your community?

Learn more and get involved: girlsontherunsola.org/start-team

07/23/2026

For Imani George, the Girls on the Run program at Magnolia Woods Elementary gave her a space to build friendships, grow her confidence, and discover who she was beyond the school-day routine. As her endurance grew, so did her confidence in herself and in empowering other girls to reach their goals.

That spirit carried her forward. In middle school, Imani helped establish her school's first student council and served as its president. In high school, she competed in cross country and track, joined Key Club, logged hundreds of volunteer hours, and stayed active in student government. Today, she still shows up, volunteering at Girls on the Run events.

"Girls on the Run was the start of the trajectory of my involvement in organizations that built my character."

Imani's full story is here: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/news/details/girls-on-the-run-alumna-imani-george
Are you an alumni too? You can also join the Beyond the Finish alumni community: https://www.girlsontherun.org/get-involved/alumni/ -form

07/23/2026

We’re so honored to be included in this article highlighting the impact of our Junior Coach program!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back, grow your leadership skills, and make a difference in the lives of younger girls? Our Junior Coach program is a great opportunity for high school girls ages 16–18 to get involved, serve their community, and inspire the next generation.

✨ Ready to make an impact? Learn more about becoming a Junior Coach: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/junior-coach

Looking for teen volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge? Explore local organizations in Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes where teens can earn service hours and make a difference.

07/16/2026

Cecelia Batterbee was a shy fourth grader when she first joined Girls on the Run in Ada, Michigan. She didn't realize it then, but the program was planting something that would take years to fully grow.

"The lessons help you learn how to interact with people, but in a safe environment. The confidence didn't necessarily manifest right away, but now I'm not afraid of many things, and if I hadn't done this program, there's no way I would've had the courage to do certain things when I was older."

After GOTR, she ran children's marathons, competed in cross country through high school, and ran club track in college. When she moved to Louisiana, she found her way back to the program - this time as a coach at Abita Springs Middle School. Part of what drew her back was something she remembered clearly: Girls on the Run was one of the first places she ever saw women in leadership.

"One of the reasons I wanted to coach is because I knew I had strong women leading me, and I wanted to do that for young girls. It's just not every day you get to see that."

She still has the visor her team decorated before their 5K. Some things stay with you. Read Cecelia's full story and then join Beyond the Finish to share yours! https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/news/details/girls-on-the-run-alumna-cecelia-batterbee

07/15/2026

We're excited to welcome Nicole McGill Hopkins as the Program Coordinator for the Greater Baton Rouge region. Nicole comes with a wealth of experience in youth development programming and is looking forward to making the program accessible to girls across the region.

Learn more about the people behind South Louisiana programming here: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/people

07/13/2026

Confidence starts with one opportunity.

This fall, you can help bring that opportunity to girls in your school or community.

Girls on the Run is more than an after-school program. It's a place where girls build confidence, strengthen friendships, discover their voice, and learn they can do hard things.

✨ Host a Girls on the Run team or coach this fall.
We provide the training, curriculum, and ongoing support.

Learn more and get started today! https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/start-team