What is Girls on the Run?
Girls on the Run is a 10-week social-emotional after school program that teaches girls and anyone who identifies as a girl critical life skills such as: managing emotions, standing up for themselves and others, and how to be a good friend, all the while training for a celebratory 5K fun run at the end of the season.
What grades can participate?
Girls on the Run is for girls and anyone who identifies as a girl in grades 3-6.
Is there a program fee?
$270. Note: Financial assistance is available to families in need during the registration process and is based on a sliding scale. Registration fee includes 20 fun lessons and activities, an official GOTR program t-shirt, journal, program keepsake, automatic registration for the 5K & finisher’s medal.
How do I register my daughter?
Online registration for the Silver Oak Girls on the Run team opens in December 2024. at www.gotrsv.org and is on a first come first serve basis. There will be a wait list once 15 girls have registered.
Who are the Silver Oak coaches?
Thank you to our 3 parent coaches so far who have volunteered to work with our students during the Silver Oak Girls on the Run program. These parents have gone through special training with the Girls on the Run organization to be able to bring this program to our school.
- Desta Krong (head coach)
- Michelle Quinney Olivas
- Teresa Codemo
Ratio is 2 coaches per 15 girls. We will have at least 2 coaches at each session. There will be a waitlist once the applicants reach 15 girls.
How can I become a Girls on the Run coach for Silver Oak?
Email Coach Desta at desta@krongdesign.com for more information.
PRACTICES
When does the program begin?
Practices begin early March 2025.
When are practices and where?
We will meet on the school playground on Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4 p.m.
What date is the last practice?
This is a 10-week program. Coaches will let you know the final practice day.
5K RUN
What is the date, location, and length of the end of season celebratory run?
The celebratory 5K run takes place on May 17, 2025. The race begins at Vasona Park's Boat Center in Los Gatos. Arrive by 7 a.m.; First wave starts at 8 a.m.
Program participants and coaches are already registered for the 5K and DO NOT need to register.
QUESTIONS?
Email Coach Desta at desta@krongdesign.com.
