Girls on the Run will have a spring run at Maple Street Magnet School

Members of Girls on the Run at a recent celebratory 5k that culminates the program. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Registration is now open for Maple Street School's Girls on the Run Spring Program.

Girls on the Run Program Director Betsy Cissel said open registration will continue till March 16.

"This is a great way to inspire girls in your area to be joyful, healthy and confident!" Cissel said, adding today there are still "some spots available."

Along with Maple Street Magnet School, there will be over 120 other New Hampshire sites this spring serving girls across the Granite State.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that teaches key life skills to girls in third eighth grade through dynamic discussions and fun games that creatively integrate running.

At each site, volunteer coaches lead teams of 8-15 girls through research-based curricula that include lessons on confidence, treating others with care and contributing to the community. During the10-week program, girls complete a community service project and become physically and emotionally prepared to participate in a celebratory 5k event.

The true success of the program is told in the words of the girls who participate:

"Girls on the Run made me realize that I am the boss of my brain."

"I know that whatever I set my mind to do, I can do."

"At Girls on the Run I learned how to be comfortable in my own skin!"

To learn more about registering your girl today, visit: https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/Register-Now or contact Betsy Cissel at betsy.cissel@girlsontherun.org