Girls on the Run of Central NJ

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

This week, we are learning all about processing feelings and how much ‘our hearts matter’ 🩷

10/08/2026

A letter from the mother of a Girls on the Run participant:

“You have no clue what an answer to our prayers Girls on the Run has been for Emmy. I thought we would try GOTR this year, but deep down, I had so much anxiety. Emmy has never felt like she "fit in" with the activities we signed her up to do and she always ends up feeling out of place. But after just her second Girls on the Run lesson, I can tell you, I have never seen her so happy.

She came running to the car, so excited to give me an ENTIRE recap of the practice, how she received a special “energy award” and recognition by the girls and the coaches who said, ‘Way to go!’, ‘Great job’, and gave her high fives. She called my husband on his cell phone when we got home to tell him as well! We told her it was great, and we were proud.

I really want to make my point to you about the impact this is making to a 9 year old girl, who has such low self-esteem that she had lost the will and belief in herself. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the impact you have already made on Em.

I hope you fully realize the impact you are making in these girls’ paths to adulthood."
Please consider donating to our $25 for 25 fundraisng campaign.

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09/24/2026

Serving as this year's philanthropic speaker, Brianna DeJesus, Middlesex County Director of Girls on the Run of Central NJ, will bring a powerful full-circle story to the 25th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit on October 6 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Forsgate Country Club.

From participating in the program as a fourth grader to now leading initiatives that have empowered over 20,000 girls with essential life skills, Brianna embodies the transformative power of mentorship and community engagement.

Register here:
www.mcrcc.org/event/25th-annual-womens-leadership-summit/

09/20/2026

Thank you to Lindsey and Meghan for attending the Highland Park Arts Festival to share Girls on the Run of Central NJ!

09/14/2026

At the 2025 Philadelphia Distance Run half marathon, 71 year old Nora Cary finished in 1:35:25, which is not only faster than Jeannie Rice’s world record of 1:37:07 from 2019, but also Nora’s lifetime PR (for now). And that's only one of several distances in which she holds a record.

09/14/2026

Read my new story for 25 stories for 25 years. Julianna participated in GOTR, was a junior coach and received the 1st GOTR of Central NJ alumni scholarship. Read about her journey with Girls on the Run and where she is now!

09/13/2026

Thank you to our new GOTR coaches for taking the time to attend a coach training yesterday and for giving your time for 8 weeks to make a difference in the life of every girl who has the opportunity to participate in our life changing program!
Thank you to Meghan Moran, kneeling on the left, for leading a lesson with our new coaches!