Celebrating 85 Years of Girl Scouting in the Philippines
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) is marking a milestone—85 years of empowering Filipino girls and young women to become leaders and agents of change. The nationwide celebration will unfold through a special event, “Run as One: 85 Years in the Running,” scheduled for October 12 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. The anniversary fun run is designed to bring together current Girl Scouts, alumnae, families, and supporters from across the country to honor the organization’s long-standing commitment to service, sisterhood, and leadership development.
Multiple Distances for All Levels
Participants can choose among four race categories to suit different fitness levels and schedules: 850 meters, 5 kilometers, 8 kilometers, and 13 kilometers. Each distance carries symbolism tied to GSP’s 85-year legacy, emphasizing continuous growth, service to the community, and the enduring spirit of sisterhood that has defined the movement in the Philippines since its founding in 1940.
What Runners Receive
Registered runners will receive a comprehensive race kit designed to enhance the experience and commemorate the milestone. The kit includes a singlet, a rucksack, a race bib, and a finisher medal for all categories. In addition, 8K and 13K participants will receive a finisher shirt and exclusive freebies, underscoring the event’s celebratory nature and the effort participants contribute to the anniversary.
Purpose Beyond Fitness
While the run emphasizes physical well-being, the event also promotes core values that underpin the Girl Scouting movement: unity, perseverance, and community service. By gathering Girl Scouts from different chapters and generations, the Run as One event highlights how the organization has adapted to evolving times while remaining true to its mission—helping girls discover their potentials, grow into responsible citizens, and emerge as future leaders.
About the Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Founded in 1940, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to the development of girls and young women through the Girl Scouting Program. Its efforts focus on leadership-building activities, community service projects, and experiential learning that equips members with the confidence, character, and civic awareness needed to effect positive change in their communities and the nation.
Event Details and Participation
The Run as One: 85 Years in the Running will take place at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, with registration opening ahead of the race day. Organizers encourage participants from all provinces to join in celebrating 85 years of Girl Scouting excellence. The event also serves as a platform for alumni to reconnect, for families to celebrate together, and for supporters to show solidarity with the ongoing mission of empowering girls and young women across the archipelago.
Why This Matters
In a country where youth development is crucial to social progress, GSP’s anniversary celebration through a mass participation event offers several benefits. It raises awareness of the Girl Scouting movement’s impact on leadership cultivation and community service, fosters intergenerational mentorship, and inspires younger members to pursue their aspirations with the organization’s guidance. By choosing a running event as the centerpiece, GSP also reinforces the idea that personal growth and civic contribution can go hand in hand.
Join the Celebration
Whether you are a current Girl Scout, an alumna, or a supporter, the Run as One event invites you to participate in a meaningful celebration of eight and a half decades of empowering Filipino girls. Lace up, train as needed, and be part of a national expression of unity, resilience, and sisterhood that has defined the Girl Scouts of the Philippines since 1940.
