Make a Difference
Give your half marathon or 5K experience even more meaning by donating to and/or training with our official charity, Girls on the Run Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry. Make memories that last a lifetime at the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K by getting involved today!
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. Our Mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Our 10-week program drives transformative change in the lives of elementary and middle school girls.
Why Girls on the Run Matters
Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than organized sports or physical education in teaching life skills and building confidence in young girls.
- Girls’ self-confidence begins to drop by age nine.
- 50% of girls ages 10 to 13 experience bullying such as name calling and exclusion.
- Physical activity levels decline at age 10 and continue to decrease throughout adolescence.
