Anniston Youth Runner Program
- Date Wed 1st January 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Anniston, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Anniston Youth Runner Program, kicking off on January 1, 2025, in Anniston, Calhoun! This vibrant and FREE program is designed to inspire a passion for running among youngsters, encouraging physical fitness, personal growth, and community spirit. Open to children and teenagers of all skill levels, the club provides a supportive environment where young athletes can develop their skills, set personal goals, and cultivate healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Throughout the year, especially during June and July, participants will engage in Kids Woodstock training, skill-building sessions, and team-building activities. The program also includes opportunities to compete in local and regional races, where members can showcase their talents in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Whether your child is new to running or looking to enhance their abilities, the Anniston Youth Runners Club welcomes all with enthusiasm. Registration opens in December 2024, so mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting year filled with fitness, friendship, and fun!
Throughout the year, especially during June and July, participants will engage in Kids Woodstock training, skill-building sessions, and team-building activities. The program also includes opportunities to compete in local and regional races, where members can showcase their talents in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Whether your child is new to running or looking to enhance their abilities, the Anniston Youth Runners Club welcomes all with enthusiasm. Registration opens in December 2024, so mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting year filled with fitness, friendship, and fun!
Organiser's Description
The Anniston Youth Runners Club is a FREE program. It is dedicated to fostering a love for running among the youth of Anniston. Our mission is to encourage physical fitness, personal growth, and a sense of community through the sport of running. Open to children and teenagers of all skill levels, the club offers a supportive and fun environment where young runners can develop their abilities, set personal goals, and build lifelong healthy habits.
The club meets weekly in June and July for Kids Woodstock training, skill-building sessions, and team-building activities. Additionally, we participate in local and regional races, allowing our members to test their skills in a competitive yet encouraging atmosphere. Beyond running, the Anniston Youth Runners Club emphasizes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. We strive to instill values that will benefit our members both on and off the track. From celebrating individual achievements to fostering friendships, our club is about creating a positive and motivating community for young runners.
Whether your child is a budding athlete or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, the Anniston Youth Runners Club welcomes everyone with open arms. Join us on this exciting journey towards fitness, friendship, and fun! This is a great first introduction to kids up to 11 years old who have never run before. 12-year-olds are welcome to join and train as they transition from the Woodstock 1K to the Woodstock 5K.
Registration opens in December 2024 and the program will begin January 2025. Register for free beginning in December!
If you would like an ARC Youth Runners Team t-shirt for 2025 we have added a cost of $10.00 per shirt. Purchase is not necessary.
The club meets weekly in June and July for Kids Woodstock training, skill-building sessions, and team-building activities. Additionally, we participate in local and regional races, allowing our members to test their skills in a competitive yet encouraging atmosphere. Beyond running, the Anniston Youth Runners Club emphasizes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. We strive to instill values that will benefit our members both on and off the track. From celebrating individual achievements to fostering friendships, our club is about creating a positive and motivating community for young runners.
Whether your child is a budding athlete or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, the Anniston Youth Runners Club welcomes everyone with open arms. Join us on this exciting journey towards fitness, friendship, and fun! This is a great first introduction to kids up to 11 years old who have never run before. 12-year-olds are welcome to join and train as they transition from the Woodstock 1K to the Woodstock 5K.
Registration opens in December 2024 and the program will begin January 2025. Register for free beginning in December!
If you would like an ARC Youth Runners Team t-shirt for 2025 we have added a cost of $10.00 per shirt. Purchase is not necessary.
Races
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Monthly Miles Challenge
Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)
Free
To join the AYRC Mileage Challenge, report monthly mileage at the end of each month to record your childs miles for that month. Please get your miles in by 7th of the next month. Submission form is closed PROMPTLY at the end of the 7th day. Miles will only be accepted by adding them to the link provided after your child(ren) is/are registered. As long as your child is a registered member of the Anniston Youth Runners Club and miles are reported EVERY month, they count. If you miss reporting miles for a month there will be an opportunity the following month to add those miles in with the current months miles. If you miss more than two months, you will have to email Karla to have the missed miles added. If you miss more than three months, you will be removed from the mileage challenge. Please don't make this a habit, report each month. What miles count?: Walking, Running, Treadmill and Elliptical. Basically any miles achieved during a session with running/walking being the main purpose will be counted toward the mileage program totals. Running/walking as a byproduct of another activity such as basketball, soccer, football, baseball, shopping, use of counting daily steps do not count. Swimming or cycling do not count. There are plenty of free apps that can be used to keep track on miles: Nike Run Club, Strava, Apple Fitness Youth Runners will work towards: Signing up and completing three races during their active membership year: two races (can be a dash run, 1K, or 5K) of your choice and the Kids Woodstock 1K/5K. Proof of race participation MUST be provided for the races of choice. Members who report EVERY month and meet the mileage goal they choose will be awarded the following: 1. D400 (400M Daily Dash, 90 miles) intended for children 5 and under: Movie Tickets/Gift Card Medal 2. HALF MAD (half a mile a day, 182.5 miles): Gift Card/Medal 3. MAD (mile a day, 365 miles): Gift Card/Medal 4. MADx2 (mile a day x 2, 730 miles): Gift Card/Medal -
Kidstock 1K Summer Training
Thu 5th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
Anniston Youth Runner Program