BENEFITTING GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL OHIO
Friday, February 20, 2026
The Stack at Municipal Light Plant
Doors open at 6:00pm
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ABOUT SNEAKER SOIREE
Sneaker Soiree is the most comfortable party in town! Come in your cocktail attire and your favorite sneakers! The evening begins with a cocktail party, followed by a fitness wear fashion show of local celebrities, and ends with a dance par-TAY!
All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Central Ohio, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Girls on the Run never turns a girl away due to financial need. 63% of girls in Central Ohio can't afford the life-changing, self-esteem building program. All proceeds from Sneaker Soiree benefit girls in need right here in Central Ohio.
This event is made possible by the generous support of Fleet Feet Columbus. VIP tables available upon inquiry.
OUR SPONSORS
Inspiration SPONSOR
Table SPONSOrs
In-Kind sponsors
Friends and Family sponsors
Tiffany Stubbs
Deborah Plummer
Jess Sparks & Christopher Herrmann
Juliet Okafor
Dave and Jane Hider
Sara Kodak
EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TIMELINE
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5:30 PM: VIP Reception Opens
​6:00 PM: Doors Open for cocktail hour
​7:00 PM: Show time- Fleet Feet Fitness wear fashion show & Mission Moment
​8:00 PM- 10 PM: Dance Party and Celebration!
Parking
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Parking is available around the venue. Guests should utilize the parking garage north of the venue and surface parking lot to the east. The garage to the north will give guests a ticket which guests will pay when they leave. The surface lot will require an app to park.
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Note - Street parking is available around the venue with a three hour max window.
Event experience
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Coat check will be available. We encourage you to leave your coat at home if you're comfortable as a way to avoid long lines.
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Register and bid on the silent auction before you arrive! Registering before the event allows you to avoid time on your phone when you could be enjoying the event.
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Donate to be part of a special moment at the event and support the mission of Girls on the Run!
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Can't make it to the event? No worries, anyone is able to support our mission and girls in our region. Scan the QR to donate now!
GOTRCO
ABOUT
GIRLS ON THE RUN
The Central Ohio Council of Girls on the Run was started in 2008 with just 12 girls and is growing exponentially. To date, our Council has reached over 200 schools/sites and over 23,000 girls since our inception who are now equipped with the skills to feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make meaningful contributions to community and society.
SERVING Central Ohio
Girls on the Run of Central Ohio is proud to serve Fairfield, Franklin, Delaware, Knox, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, & Union counties.
SNEAKER SOIREE IMPACT
OVEr $268,000 RAISED
Your support will build strong foundations of confidence, life skills, and physical health for girls in need!
GOTR FEE ASSISTANCE FOr OVEr 1,700 GIRLS
Sponsor Sneaker Soiree 2026
Unlock the Power & Potential
of girls in Central Ohio
Girls on the Run of Central Ohio needs your support
to ensure that program is available to all girls who
wish to participate. No girl will ever be turned away
from participating in program because of financial
barriers their family/guardians may face.
Every girl deserves to experience the joy that comes
from finding a community, developing friendships
and confidently believing in herself.
Your support of Sneaker Soiree provides
transformative after school programming AND safe
new running shoes for girls as they find comfort and
confidence in movement!
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Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunities:
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Sarah Hider at
sarah.hider@girlsontherun.org or 614-681-4687.
