Mission
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL'S MAIN ACTIVITY IS AN INTERACTIVE RUNNING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE GIRLS, AGES EIGHT TO TWELVE, FOR A LIFETIME OF SELF RESPECT AND HEALTHY LIVING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL DISPLAY OF AT-RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG ITS PARTICIPANTS, WITH THE GOAL BEING FEWER TEEN PREGNANCIES, FEWER EATING DISORDERS, LESS DEPRESSION AND FEWER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS.