Run, Bike, or Tri in the Event of Your Choice and Fundraise for GOTR of LA

By joining Girls on the Run SoleMates, you play a vital role in ensuring the future success of Girls on the Run® programs that impact the lives of hundreds of young women throughout Los Angeles County every year.

What is SoleMates?

SoleMates is a fundraising program of Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County (GOTRLA). SoleMates are male and female athletes who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon or participating in a triathlon or cycling event, to raise money for the Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County. You choose the event, ANY event will do!

The SoleMates Team – Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon

SoleMates can fundraise for any sport or event they’d like.  If you’d like to join our SoleMates Team, we are training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon on February 19, 2012.  Join us for some team camaraderie, group trainings, and a Girls on the Run presence at the start line!

If you’re interested in the Los Angeles Marathon (both the full marathon and new Charity 2-Person Marathon Relay), check out our LA Marathon Team page.

What You Get

In addition to participating in an inspirational program and changing the lives for young girls across Los Angeles, SoleMates receive:

  • Girls on the Run New Balance technical training shirt
  • Training Manual with marathon, half marathon, and 5K plans for all levels developed by Jenny Hadfield, co-author of best-selling “Marathoning for Mortals” and “Running for Mortals”

Bonus! If you achieve your fundraising minimum 30 days before your event, you’ll also receive a Girls on the Run race day technical shirt.

Fundraising Minimums and Support

When you join us as a SoleMate we request a $50 non-refundable Commitment Pledge that goes toward your fundraising.  We ask that you raise a minimum of $250 and will support you every step of the way with an effortless fundraising web page, fundraising ideas, tips and support.  We ask you to raise a minimum of $250 on or before 30 days after completing the race or be personally responsible for this amount.   Raise a minimum of $250 30 days before your event and you will receive a Girls on the Run race day technical shirt.

It’s Easy to Get Started!

Once you join SoleMates through our easy online registration, you’ll receive information to set up your website and you’ll be on your way to achieving your goals!  Please note that registration for SoleMates does not include registration to the actual race you select.  You will still need to register for the event of your choice independently.

Your Fundraising Dollars Provide Scholarships

Girls on the Run programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. Your fundraising dollars will allow Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County to provide scholarships.  $175 will support a girl for an entire Girls on the Run season and no girl is ever turned away for financial reasons.

Don’t forget to ask if your or your donors’ employers match charitable contributions!  Donations made to GOTRLA are tax deductible, as we are a 501c3 non profit organization (20-5115367).

Still Have Questions?

We look forward to having you as a SoleMate.  If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to call 626-590-4770 or email solemates@gotrlosangeles.org