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As the 2026 Girls on the Run spring season wraps up and school days wind down, summer weather invites families to get outside and stay active together. From neighborhood runs to park playdates, there’s plenty to celebrate, but more time outdoors also means being mindful of safety. A few simple precautions can help keep your child’s favorite summer activities stay healthy, happy, and injury-free.

As your girl balances school, after-school practices, and time with her Girls on the Run teammates and coaches, her body and brain need steady fuel to feel energized, confident, and ready for race day. Good nutrition during 5K week isn’t about dieting or “special rules”—it’s about helping young runners feel their best.

At Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin, we are continually inspired by the incredible young women who carry the lessons of Girls on the Run into their schools, communities, and futures. Today, we are proud to spotlight Elena Haffner, one of our 2026 Girls on the Run SCWI Alumni Scholarship recipients.

At Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin, we are continually inspired by the incredible young women who carry the lessons of Girls on the Run into their schools, communities, and futures. Today, we are proud to spotlight Ava Petri, one of our 2026 Girls on the Run SCWI Alumni Scholarship recipients.

Meet Sabeel Samrah, GOTR Alumna, who found her confidence and values through Girls on the Run

Each spring, many of us switch gears from indoor to outdoor exercise. Bodies need a chance to adapt to these new and changing conditions.

Watch an adorable video message from Superstar Mila of Mendota! 

Natalie Hernandez is an awesome-possum fourth grader from Beloit. She participated on a GOTR team for the first time last spring at her school team at The Lincoln Academy. This month, Natalie and her mom, Leslie, were kind enough to answer some questions for us about their experience in the program. Keep reading to get to know them, and to see what even her Coach Katie for the team had to say! 

Each year, Girls on the Run South Central Wisconsin awards two, $2,500 academic scholarships to program alumni, selected by a scholarship committee made up of community volunteers. Today, we are so pleased to introduce you to the first of two 2024 scholarship recipients, Lily Williams!