Designed for 4-8th grade children to:
*Develop healthy habits and improve endurance, strength, and speed to perform better in youth sports
*Learn the basics of proper form, warming up, a more enjoyable way of running by time & effort, and more!
*Enjoy the safety & company of others along with all sorts of fun & interesting running-related activities
Session 1: June 4 to July 4 (June 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27) + optional July 4 Lenexa Freedom Run 5K
Session 2: July 9 to August 10 (July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 & August 1, 6) + optional August 10 Royals 5K
*Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10:15am at a variety of parks in Shawnee & Lenexa
Registration fees
Session 1 Closed
June 4 - July 7 (June 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27) + optional July 4 Lenexa Freedom Run 5K
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$50.00May 24 - Jul 26
Session 2 Closed
July 9 - August 10 (July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 & August 1, 6) + optional August 10 Royals 5K
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$60.00May 24 - Jul 26
Session 1 & 2 Closed
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$90.00May 24 - Jul 26
What Your Child Will Receive
1) Organized Group Workouts and Helpful Running Tips - all abilities are welcomed!
2) Healthy, Fun, Effective workouts on the grass and trails along with strength & mobility exercises
3) A Runner’s Edge shirt!
About the Coach
Over the past 21+ years, Eladio Valdez III has helped hundreds of runners successfully complete their goals. During his 35 years as a runner, he has completed numerous 5K’s to marathons, along with 3 Boston Marathons including the 100th in 1996. His education is a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Education at the University of Kansas.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Eladio Valdez
- runnersedgekc@gmail.com