Building confidence & skills with each step

At GO FAR we inspire kids to live healthy, active lives and build essential life skills through fitness, goal-setting, and community programs.

We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive physically, mentally, and socially, developing the confidence and skills to reach their personal best.

About GO FAR
Our Programs

Support Kids Locally

When you get involved with GO FAR- whether signing up for a program, coaching a club, volunteering at a 5K or making a financial gift- you are impacting kids in your community.

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    Sign your kid up

    Learn about our programs that focus on more than running. Our run clubs and 5K events are impacting lives!

    Our Programs
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    Volunteer for them

    Kids need role models more than ever. You can change lives, while positively impacting your own!

    Get Connected
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    Make a financial impact

    Ensure every child has an opportunity to get active and build confidence.

    Donate

Lace Up program

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Through the Lace Up program, we provide selected clubs with the footwear they need to succeed- BRAND NEW running shoes and socks- along with the knowledge of how proper footwear can support healthy, active habits.

This scholarship helps remove that barrier, giving every child the chance to step into our program with confidence. Each year, we choose a limited number of clubs to receive this valuable support, ensuring that every child can take their first step toward health and fitness.

Check out all our programs
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  • LEAH W.

    “

    My son has GO Far in his elementary school and it was an incredible opportunity for him! I’m personally not a runner, so this was a way outside of regular PE class he could learn to love to run. I have had the opportunity to meet the Director Sherry and she is amazing. She truly has a passion and gift to help ALL kids get outside. I know some other programs are focused for girls and while that is amazing, GO Far is inclusive to all genders. Truly grateful for this amazing program!


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  • MYRANDA P.

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    I have known about Go Far for over ten years, and I have always enjoyed witnessing a program that promotes health and wellness for our children and community. Go Far is an example of the right type of organization that needs funding and support so that it can continue to carry out its mission.

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  • MELANIE S.

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    Wheatmore Middle LOVES Go Far! Our run club has gone from nonexistent to 50+ students grade 6-8! We love training together twice a week and we absolutely love the support, encouragement, and excitement race day brings!!

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  • RACHEL H.

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    I cannot express how much I love GO FAR. I have served as a parent, a coach, and a board member. GO FAR is so much more than just a running program, it’s a movement that changes lives. The coaching teams pour their hearts into encouraging every participant, spreading joy through fitness in a way that’s truly contagious. It’s a program where families are welcomed and involved, creating special memories together. GO FAR’s commitment to community outreach and character development builds not only stronger runners, but kinder, more confident people. The lessons learned here: perseverance, teamwork, and believing in yourself make a lifelong impact.

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  • YVONNE S.

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    GO FAR is an incredible organization that provides an inclusive environment for children to learn how to set goals and achieve them! GO FAR helped my students understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle as well as character development. GO FAR also encouraged me to get back into running after having my knee replaced.

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Past Races + Events

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Find a club

    • Alderman Elementary

    • Allen Jay Elementary

    • Allen Jay Preparatory Academy

    • Brooks Global Studies

    • Claxton Elementary

    • Cone Cougars

    • D-Up

    • Fairview Elementary

    • Falkener Elementary

    • Florence Elementary

    • Friendship Elementary

    • General Greene Elementary

    • Gibsonvilled Elementary

    • High Point Christian Academy

    • Irving Park Elementary

    • Jefferson Elementary

    • Johnson Street Global

    • Joyner Elementary

    • Kirkman Park Elementary

    • Millis Road Elementary

    • Morehead Elementary 

    • Nathanael Greene

    • The North Carolina Leadership Academy

    • Next Generation Academy

    • Northwood Elementary

    • Oak Hill Elementary

    • Oak View Elementary

    • Peeler-Hamptom Visual and Performing Arts Elementary

    • Pearce Elementary

    • Pleasant Garden Elementary

    • Rankin Elementary

    • Shadybrook Elementary

    • Southwest Elementary

    • Southwest Middle

    • Stokesdale Elementary

    • Summerfield Elementary

    • The Experiential School of GSO 

    • Triangle Lake Montessori

    • Wesleyan Christian Academy

    • Westchester Country Day

    • Brown Middle School

    • Fair Grove Elementary

    • Ledford Middle

    • Oak Grove Middle

    • Thomasville Primary

    • Wallburg Elementary

    • CIS Randolph - Archdale Elementary

    • CIS Randolph - Franklinville Elementary

    • CIS Randolph - Hopewell Elementary

    • CIS Randolph - John Lawrence

    • CIS Randolph - Southmont Elementary

    • CIS Randolph - Trindale

    • CIS Randolph - Trinity

    • New Market Elementary School

    • Uwharrie Charter Academy

    • Cash Elementary

    • Piney Grove Elementary

Our Partners

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go Far In the media

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Let’s talk!

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Interested in getting involved?
Have a question for our staff?
Want to come to our next race?
Thinking about starting a GO FAR club?

We would love to talk more with you!
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