Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. The Suffolk County chapter is a registered 501c3 brought to you by Hill House, a community center that provides your backyard in the city. All donations made through Solemates go entirely to the Girls on the Run Boston program only. Each runner raises enough money to sponsor at least one girl's participation on a local team.