Girls on the Run Vermont is looking for volunteer coaches for our 2026 spring program inspiring 3rd–8th grade girls to be confident, joyful, and healthy. No running experience is needed, and training is provided! Find out which Vermont counties are still in need of coaches and sign up to empower girls today.

Melissa Slenker has spent nearly 20 years coaching with Girls on the Run Vermont, helping girls grow, gain confidence, and discover their strength. For Melissa, GOTR is about more than running; it is about showing up for yourself, building community, and celebrating every accomplishment, big or small. From empowering lessons to meaningful community projects, she loves seeing the transformation in every girl and in herself.

Annika Heintz, a former Girls on the Run Vermont participant and now a UVM senior, is taking on the New York City Marathon tomorrow as she chases her third major race. What began as an after-school program in 3rd grade has grown into a lifelong passion for running, confidence, and community. As she sets her sights on completing all the US Marathon Majors, Annika’s journey shows how the lessons she learned in GOTRVT continue to shape every stride.

New feature! Girls on the Run Vermont is so grateful for all of our coaches that have empowered Vermont girls to unlock their limitless potential. We are excited to start sharing stories highlighting some of our coaches!

Congratulations to the 2025 Rick Hashagen Limitless Potential Alumni Scholarship winners!

Girls on the Run Vermont is proud to announce their third annual Rick Hashagen Limitless Potential Alumni Scholarship. There are two one-time scholarships being offered in the amount of $2,500 per recipient to GOTRVT program alumni pursuing education beyond high school. = 

Our program registration fee is $130 per participant. Various financial assistance options are available to families who cannot pay the full registration fee.

In celebrating their 25th anniversary season of empowerment, GOTRVT is proud to be offering two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 per recipient.  Each scholarship is renewable for up to three years, amounting to up to $10,000 in total, thanks to the generous support of M&T.