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Registration for Girls on the Run of Snohomish County’s spring season is now open.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that aims to inspire girls in third through eighth grade “to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.”

Programming will be offered at schools and local parks throughout the county. During the season, held April 18-June 13, teams meet twice a week for 90 minutes. The program culminates with all participants completing a celebratory 5K event.

The program...