2026 December FitKidz Running Club
- Date Sat 5th December 2026 - Sat 30th January 2027
- Time 7:45AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting winter adventure at the 2026 December FitKidz Running Club! Kicking off on Saturday, December 5th, and running through January 30th, 2027, this vibrant event takes place at Himmel Park in Tucson, AZ. Designed for children aged 5-12, the FitKidz Running Club meets for three weeks every Saturday from 7:45 AM to 9 AM at the soccer field closest to Himmel Library.
This FREE program encourages young runners to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each session is packed with engaging activities, starting with a warm-up, followed by interval running sessions, exciting games, and concluding with valuable educational discussions on nutrition and healthy habits. The club's structured approach means that participants will gradually increase their distances, culminating in a mile fun run! Join us for a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to enjoy running while making new friends and learning healthy habits. Don’t miss out on this chance for your child to shine and thrive in the winter sun!
This FREE program encourages young runners to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each session is packed with engaging activities, starting with a warm-up, followed by interval running sessions, exciting games, and concluding with valuable educational discussions on nutrition and healthy habits. The club's structured approach means that participants will gradually increase their distances, culminating in a mile fun run! Join us for a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to enjoy running while making new friends and learning healthy habits. Don’t miss out on this chance for your child to shine and thrive in the winter sun!
Organiser's Description
FITKIDZ RUNNING CLUB WILL MEET AT HIMMEL PARK 3 WEEKS THIS WINTER FROM 7:45 AM-9 AM (SOCCER FIELD CLOSEST TO HIMMEL LIBRARY).
The FitKidz Running Club is FREE and will promote and highlight improved skills over a 6-week period, focusing on progress over performance and enjoyment over competition. The kids will start out running intervals of 200 meters and grow the distance each week, culminating in a mile fun run. Each 60-minute session will start with a warm-up, followed by a running activity, a running game, and ending with a short nutrition or other educational activity. If this sounds just right for your little runner ages 5-12, join us for some running fun!
Dates of this event:
Saturdays 7:45-9am
Himmel Park: 1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85716
* 12/5
* 12/12
* 12/19
All FitKidz club volunteers must complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training at https://rrcanational.getlearnworlds.com/course/abuse-awareness-training. This training is mandated by Federal law and protects our FitKidz runners. Once you have completed the training, email your completion certificate to: southernarizonaroadrunners@gmail.com. The Abuse Awareness and Reporting training site is sponsored by the Roadrunners Club of America (RRCA). If you have completed this training previously, you do not need to complete the training in 2026.
Check out the SAR FitKidz Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SARFitKidz] to stay connected to all things FitKidz!
*NOTE: Parents or Adults must stay on site for each FitKidz Club session that the child is attending.
The FitKidz Running Club is FREE and will promote and highlight improved skills over a 6-week period, focusing on progress over performance and enjoyment over competition. The kids will start out running intervals of 200 meters and grow the distance each week, culminating in a mile fun run. Each 60-minute session will start with a warm-up, followed by a running activity, a running game, and ending with a short nutrition or other educational activity. If this sounds just right for your little runner ages 5-12, join us for some running fun!
Dates of this event:
Saturdays 7:45-9am
Himmel Park: 1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85716
* 12/5
* 12/12
* 12/19
All FitKidz club volunteers must complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training at https://rrcanational.getlearnworlds.com/course/abuse-awareness-training. This training is mandated by Federal law and protects our FitKidz runners. Once you have completed the training, email your completion certificate to: southernarizonaroadrunners@gmail.com. The Abuse Awareness and Reporting training site is sponsored by the Roadrunners Club of America (RRCA). If you have completed this training previously, you do not need to complete the training in 2026.
Check out the SAR FitKidz Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SARFitKidz] to stay connected to all things FitKidz!
*NOTE: Parents or Adults must stay on site for each FitKidz Club session that the child is attending.
Races
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FitKidz Running Club 2026-2027
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:45AM MST)
Free
The 2026 FitKidz Running Club will be at Himmel Park beginning March 24th and ending on April 16th (four weeks, meeting twice a week, Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. FitKidz Club will meet on Field 'A.') -
Volunteer at FitKidz Running Club Week 1 - Himmel Park
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:45AM MST)
Free
All FitKidz club volunteers must complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training at https://rrcanational.getlearnworlds.com/course/abuse-awareness-training. This training is mandated by Federal law and protects our FitKidz runners. Once you have completed the training, email your completion certificate to: mkenziefritz@gmail.com. The Abuse Awareness and Reporting training site is sponsored by the Roadrunners Club of America (RRCA). If you have completed this training previously, you do not need to complete the training in 2026. SAR still needs a copy of your completion certificate. *Note: Parents or Adults must stay on site for each FitKidz Club session that the child is attending. -
Volunteer at FitKidz Running Club Week 2 at Himmel Park
Sat 12th December 2026 (7:45AM MST)
Free
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Volunteer at FitKidz Running Club Week 3 at Himmel Park
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:45AM MST)
Free
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