Evaluations Prove Effectiveness

Academic Evaluations: Evaluating Program Efficacy Since 2002

Girls on the Run's program has been evaluated for impact since 2002. Recent findings from a national evaluation showed improvement in confidence, caring, character and connection during the season for girls who had initially scored low on these life skills. An independent researcher is currently conducting a study to assess the long-term effectiveness of our program. Previous studies showed improvements in girls’ self-esteem, body image, eating attitudes and physical activity. 

Academic Evaluations Girls on the Run International has evaluated program efficacy since 2002 when Rita Debate, Ph.D., MPH, CHES, developed a formal evaluation tool entitled “Girls on the Run: An Assessment of Self-Esteem, Body Image and Eating Attitudes.” Several preliminary descriptive and quasi-experimental studies have been conducted since that time - specific information and findings are included below.

2020 Report

2019 Report

2014 Report

2011 Report

2007 Report

2006 Report

2005 Report

2002 Report