Girls on the Run North Bay

For over 20 years, Girls on the Run North Bay has helped Solano County girls discover their strength. We've reached more than 20,000 local participants, helping them grow into confident, resilient leaders our community can count on.

The name says "running," but our program goes much deeper. Girls learn to manage big emotions, work through conflict, and build compassion, all while discovering the joy of movement. In today's world, these skills matter more than ever.

Our evidence-based curriculum, recognized by Harvard researchers, is delivered by trained volunteer coaches from right here in our community. We keep teams small, just 15 girls, so every girl gets real attention in a space where she feels safe to be herself.

Each 8-week season builds toward two milestones: a Community Project the girls design and carry out together, and a celebratory 5K alongside teams from all three counties. Along the way, something bigger happens, confidence takes root.

"I learned that I matter and to be kind." - Solano participant, Spring 2026

Why Solano County families choose us: Our coaches and partners live here, in Vallejo, Vacaville, and Fairfield, and understand what local girls need. That local knowledge, paired with nearly 20 years of experience, means we're not guessing at what works. We know.

Your gift helps remove barriers so more Solano County girls can join a team. In 2025, 81% of our Solano families received financial assistance to participate. The need is real, and so is the impact of your support.

Mission

Our mission is to inspire girls to be confident and resilient through a fun, inclusive curriculum that combines social, emotional, and physical health in a girls-only space. We want every girl, including those from under-resourced families, to know her limitless potential and pursue her dreams boldly.

The Need

Girls in Solano County are facing real pressure. Nationally, 53% of high school girls report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and rates of anxiety and depression continue to climb. Locally, schools report rising social conflict, bullying, and emotional distress among young people.

Solano County has many youth programs, but few address the intersection of mental health, leadership, and physical activity for girls specifically. Traditional sports programs focus on competition. Counseling services often have long waitlists. Girls on the Run fills that gap with prevention-focused programming that builds resilience before a crisis hits, not after.

Your donation, at work:

$10 funds a journal for 4 participants which includes the life skill strategies they can use beyond the program.

$50 provides the annual curriculum paper materials for one school site of 15 girls and two volunteer coaches.

$225 funds one more girl’s registration in the program.

$1000 supports 5 girls to participate in the program. 

$3,000 supports one group of girls to be empowered through our program.

Giving from a donor-advised fund (DAF)?

Your DAF contribution could go twice as far. If you're committed to granting at least half your DAF this year, submit your contribution confirmation making Girls on the Run eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $25,000 through #HalfMyDAF.

Learn more here: www.halfmydaf.com/instructions