A movement that strengthens Girls bodies, minds, and voices through the joy of running.
Created in partnership with La Ultra, RunToFly empowers adolescent Girls in KGBVs build physical fitness, emotional resilience, and self-belief through structured sports sessions.
For many of our Girls, running is more than an activity — it’s their first experience of freedom, agency, and joy in movement.
Why We Run
RunToFly was designed to bridge the gap between wellbeing and education.
By introducing regular running sessions in KGBVs, we support Girls in building perseverance, decision-making skills, and a sense of personal power.
The program goes beyond physical activity — it nurtures confidence, discipline, and courage to challenge social barriers that often limit a Girl’s participation in sports and public spaces.
“Fitness is a bigger win than medals — joy in movement is our true success
How RunToFly Empowers Girls to Grow
School Sessions: Regular running and fitness sessions led by trained female coordinators
in KGBVs.
Training & Orientation: Teachers, wardens and principals receive orientation on inclusive sports
and wellbeing.
Partnership: Co-created with La Ultra, one of the world’s toughest ultra-marathons, led by
Dr. Rajat Chauhan.
Monitoring: Progress is tracked through baseline and endline assessments on stamina, body confidence, and self-belief.
Impact at a Glance
- Average stamina improved from 5 to 7.
- Average time for 400m run reduced from 154 seconds to 110 seconds.
- Confidence to run in front of boys increased from 5 to 7.
- Comfort during menstruation increased from 4.7 to 6.7.
- Confidence in daily life tasks such as walking to school and talking to parents increased from
5 to 7. - 800 Girls participated in intra-school races, 150 in inter-school events, and 15 competed at the district level. One Girl qualified for the state-level race.
RunToFly began as a small experiment in movement and has grown into a celebration of strength.
Every run, every laugh, every finish line reminds our Girls that they belong on every field — in sport, in school, in life. This is what freedom feels like when you give Girls the chance to chase it.