MRTC - KIDS! Fall Running Program

The MRTC KIDS! Run program focuses on children in the community and teaches them a sport we all love - running! Training is based on the children's ages and abilities. In the training program the kids learn to maintain proper form when running and how to complete their assigned distance.

In addition, we have teaching sessions each week that focus on a different aspect of the sport of running: how to run safely, warm up and cool down, stretching, good nutrition, running etiquette, hydration, and how to have fun while you exercise.

Training culminates in their own KIDS-only race. They will get to participate in their race, receive medals for a job well done, and eat a great meal by the famous MRTC cookers.

The one-hour training programs are held on Saturdays in the Spring and Fall at the field south the Agricenter on Germantown Road. Registration for the races begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 (Races will start at 2:30pm) at Overton Park -

The kids will be broken into appropriate ages and skill levels. We will have skilled coaches for each group.

Training Sessions:

11:00am to 12:00 noon in the open field south of the Showplace Arena at the Agricenter

• Saturday, September 21, 2019
• Saturday,September 28, 2019
• Saturday,October 5, 2019
• Saturday,October 12, 2019

The Races: Please note that the races have been moved to a Saturday.

2:30pm at Overton Park By Golf House

Saturday, October 19

Includes refreshments, award, finisher prize

Distances by Age:

4 & Under - 100 yard dash

5-6 yr olds - ¼ mile

7-8 yr olds - ½ mile

9-10 yr olds - 1 mile

11-13 yr olds - 2 miles

Entry Fee:

$25 per child

Please note:

Awards and finisher item must be picked up race day. Training goodies must be picked up on the day distributed.

In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up sessions.