MRTC - KIDS! Fall Running Program 2021

MRTC KIDS!

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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.

MRTC KIDS! Run centers on four core values - NAPS

1. Nutrition
2. Activity
3. Perseverance
4. Self-esteem

MRTC KIDS! Run uses RRCA's Kids Run the Nation Program Guide and children are taught that proper nutrition and hydration are important in daily actions.

In addition, our coaches give instruction on how to run safely, the importance of a warm up and cool down, stretching, running etiquette, and how to have fun while you exercise.

Training culminates in their own KIDS-only race. They will get to participate in their race and will receive goodies plus a Finisher Item!

This event will serve as our MRTC Fall Quarterly Meeting. All members welcome! We will be cooking out burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and all the fixings. Come and bring the family!

Location for the races: Overton Park, Memphis, TN

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

TRAINING SESSIONS:

THE ONE-HOUR & 15 Minute TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE HELD ON SATURDAYS AT HOPE CHURCH

**There will be no on-site registration**

• 11:00 am to 12:15 pm at the soccer fields behind Hope Church
• Saturday, September 25, 2021
• Saturday, October 2, 2021
• Saturday, October 9, 2021

THE RACES:

• 2:00 pm - Overton Park Pavilion, 389 E Pkwy N, Memphis, TN 38112
• Sunday, October 17, 2021

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:

• Finisher Items must be picked up race day.

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