Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

At Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County, we believe…

that every girl is strong, powerful and beautiful
there are no limits to what a girl with confidence can achieve
that every girl deserves the opportunity to pursue her goals and dreams
that every girl is a winner
that confident girls change their communities
today’s healthy, happy girl becomes tomorrow’s strong, confident woman
that every girl can benefit from GOTR

Our Vision

That by 2020 Girls on the Run is available to EVERY girl in Los Angeles County who wishes to participate!

Our Objective

To positively transform how girls and women perceive themselves and their significance in society!

Our Mission

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.

Our Purpose

To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

Our Core Values

These are the principals that guide the GOTRLA culture and our lives:

Live with gratitude
Always be honest
Make our best effort always
Live outside the “Girl Box”
Strive for balance in life
Seek the positive in life’s challenges
Remain tobacco and drug-free
Stay open-minded
Positively assert ourselves
Live with intention in the present
Strive to improve our self-awareness