Girls on the Run Long Island is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 200+ councils across the United States and Canada. Girls on the Run Long Island was established in 2011 as Girls on the Run Nassau County and expanded to include Suffolk County in 2016 to serve all of Long Island! At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.