The way we teach young people to think about themselves today shapes how they will run the world in the future. That’s why we support the efforts Girls on the Run make to encourage self-esteem, self-respect, and self-love in the girls who progress through their programs—and why Mall of America® wanted to be a part of it!
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. GOTR accomplishes this through after-school programs with lessons designed to emphasize the connection between physical and emotional health and training for the culminating event: a 5K run. Finishing each program with a 5K gives girls a tangible sense of accomplishment and shows them the power of confidence and achieving your goals.
Each year, tens of thousands of girls complete their 5K at Mall of America, often joined by Mall team members and executives. Through the buzz of excited and empowered young women and their families, we find hope for the future, and we aim to show each young woman who runs at the Mall—and the community—is behind them every step of the way.
Our partnership with GOTR is meant to inspire the girls in the program, but each year, we find that we are the ones who leave inspired.