2026 FitKidz Running Club
- Date Tue 24th March 2026 - Thu 16th April 2026
- Time 5:00PM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and active adventure at the 2026 FitKidz Running Club, taking place from March 24th to April 16th, 2026, in beautiful Tucson, Pima! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, young runners aged 5-12 will gather at Himmel Park on Soccer Field 'A', right next to the Himmel Library. This free running club offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to enhance their running skills in a supportive and fun environment, focusing on enjoyment rather than competition.
Over the span of four weeks, participants will start with 200-meter intervals and gradually increase their distance, culminating in a thrilling mile fun run. Each engaging session includes a warm-up, running activities, games, and educational segments on nutrition and fitness. It’s a perfect way for kids to build confidence, improve their health, and make new friends while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to run, learn, and have a blast!
Over the span of four weeks, participants will start with 200-meter intervals and gradually increase their distance, culminating in a thrilling mile fun run. Each engaging session includes a warm-up, running activities, games, and educational segments on nutrition and fitness. It’s a perfect way for kids to build confidence, improve their health, and make new friends while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to run, learn, and have a blast!
Organiser's Description
FITKIDZ RUNNING CLUB WILL MEET AT HIMMEL PARK EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 5:00-6:00PM STARTING MARCH 24TH AND ENDING APRIL 16TH, 2026 ON SOCCER FIELD 'A' (SOCCER FIELD CLOSEST TO HIMMEL LIBRARY).
The FitKidz Running Club is FREE and will promote and highlight improved skills over a 4-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!
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 4-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!
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
Incl. T-Shirt
Tue 24th March 2026 (5:00PM 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 2026
Incl. T-Shirt
Tue 24th March 2026 (5:00PM 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.
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