The Running Buddy has the following responsibilities:

Be a role model for their buddy;
Provide encouragement for their buddy during the Girls on the Run® season through weekly emails or written notes;
Must be at least 16 years old
Attend the practice 5k for their buddy’s site if they are able to
Run with their buddy in the end of season 5k race/walk on May 18th
Complete background check-link provided in confirmation email. - family members do not need to complete background check

Total time commitment need to fulfill this volunteer position:

2-3 hours a month for the length of at least one Girls on the Run® season.

The Running Buddy provides encouragement and support to their buddy throughout the course of the season by sharing weekly notes of encouragement. These notes can be emailed or delivered to their buddy’s Head Coach. The Running Buddy acts as a personal cheerleader for their buddy by attending the practice 5k and the end of season 5k. The Running Buddy completes the 5k with their buddy and expresses support and enthusiasm for her accomplishment!

All Running Buddies will be required to complete a background check - unless it is a family member or parental assigned buddy.

Spring 2025 Running Buddy Registration