Girls on the Run welcomes new executive director
Stacie Marlowe, a Hendersonville native, is GOTR WNC’s new director.
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Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina (GOTR WNC) announced the appointment of Stacie Marlowe as its executive director. A Henderson County native and long-time advocate for youth development, Marlowe steps into the role with a passion for empowering girls and a strong background in youth development programming and nonprofit leadership.
Girls on the Run is more than an after-school program. It’s a movement — teaching 3rd through 8th grade girls how to build confidence, stand up for themselves and others, and find joy in movement. The program pairs running with intentional life skills lessons, culminating each season with a community impact project and a celebratory 5K. This fall’s 5K will take place on Nov. 23 at Tanger Outlets in Asheville with registration opening Aug. 8.
With Marlowe at the helm, GOTR WNC looks ahead with energy and vision, committed to growing access, deepening community roots, and continuing to inspire the next generation of strong, compassionate leaders.
Girls on the Run’s mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. With a focus on building valuable life skills while incorporating running as a physical component to catalyze life lessons, the program is non-competitive and structured around individual growth and goals.
Girls on the Run Western North Carolina is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2002, serving 14 WNC counties and the Qualla Boundary.
For more information on starting a team, volunteering or supporting Girls on the Run, contact Stacie Marlowe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 828.713.4290. gotrwnc.org.
