Sneaker Soirée

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Join us - Sneaker Soiree - Dress up, lace up, and show up for girls who are activating their limitless potential.

Sneaker Soirée

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Sneakers required. Generosity encouraged. Magic guaranteed. The Sneaker Soiree brings together everything we love about Girls on the Run: joy, confidence, community, and limitless potential. Experience our red carpet arrival, explore interactive stations, bid on amazing items, try your luck in the raffle and wine pull, and hear powerful stories from those transformed by our program. Whether you're a longtime supporter or brand new to GOTR, you'll leave inspired by what's possible when girls know they can do anything.

Location

3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina, OH 44256

Time

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST

Price

$100 (early bird pricing through March 11th)

$115 (standard registration through May 28th)

$125 (late registration and at the door)

Dress Code

Cocktail attire with a twist! Wear cocktail or dressy attire with sneakers. Bonus points for colorful, sparkly, or conversation-starting sneakers.

Please Note

Due to the open bar, this event is for guests ages 21 and over.

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Event Program

Red Carpet Arrival: Strike a pose and kick off the night in style

Open Bar & Appetizers: Mingle with fellow supporters while enjoying food and drinks

Interactive Stations: Experience what our participants learn, meet our coaches, and see what goes into supporting every girl

Silent Auction & Raffle: Bid on incredible items and try your luck with our raffle baskets

Wine Pull: Every bottle is a winner valued at $15 or more

Inspiring Stories: Hear from those who have experienced GOTR firsthand

Live Fundraising Updates: Watch our collective impact grow throughout the evening

Speakers

The heart of the Sneaker Soiree is the stories. You'll hear from inspiring voices from our GOTR family - individuals who have experienced firsthand the joy, confidence, and limitless potential our program creates. These testimonials will remind you why this work matters and how your support changes lives.

Julie Haas

Julie Haas has served as a Girls on the Run coach for 11 seasons, drawn in from the very beginning by the program's power to help girls care for themselves physically and emotionally. As a parent of two daughters who participated in the program, Julie experienced firsthand how GOTR's lessons extend beyond the girls themselves - shaping the way families connect and communicate. One of her most meaningful moments has been watching both daughters return as junior coaches, a true full-circle reflection of the program's lasting impact. Season after season, her favorite moment remains the 5K finish line, where every girl crosses beaming with pride and the confidence of knowing how much she has to celebrate.

Lilly Haas

Lilly participated in Girls on the Run for six seasons. She credits the program with playing a meaningful role in shaping who she is today. GOTR taught her to tap into her own "star power" - staying confident, making positive choices, and lifting others up - values she carried into her role as a junior coach and now into adulthood. Giving back to younger girls and watching them discover their own strength and confidence has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her journey with the program. Her favorite memory is the practice 5K, a moment that captured everything Girls on the Run is about: encouragement, energy, and the joy of doing it together.

Sophia Haas

Sophia’s Girls on the Run journey began in 3rd grade and says the experience was made even more special by having her mom as her coach. The lessons she carried out of those seasons - confidence, kindness, teamwork, and the importance of believing in yourself - stayed with her long after crossing the finish line. Now entering her senior year in high school and serving as a junior coach, Sophia finds deep meaning in helping younger girls build the same confidence and joy she discovered in the program. Watching friendships bloom, mentoring her girls through challenges, and celebrating together at the 5K has brought her GOTR experience full circle in the most rewarding way.