Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program
- Date Wed 3rd June 2026 - Wed 24th June 2026
- Time 5:30PM CDT
- Location Columbia, Missouri
- Price $5.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting summer of athleticism and fun at the Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program, happening from June 3rd to June 24th, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, and invites young athletes aged 3 to 18 to join in on the action. With registration opening on May 1st, 2026, for just $5 per child (with a family cap of $10), this is an affordable opportunity for families to engage their kids in physical activity.
Participants can look forward to a variety of thrilling race distances, including the 50m and 100m dashes for the littlest runners, as well as longer events like the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 mile runs for older kids. Each Wednesday evening, after warm-ups, young athletes will compete in a friendly environment, with ribbons awarded for all participants and special recognition for those improving their personal bests. Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to foster a love of running and teamwork in your children this summer!
Participants can look forward to a variety of thrilling race distances, including the 50m and 100m dashes for the littlest runners, as well as longer events like the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 mile runs for older kids. Each Wednesday evening, after warm-ups, young athletes will compete in a friendly environment, with ribbons awarded for all participants and special recognition for those improving their personal bests. Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to foster a love of running and teamwork in your children this summer!
Organiser's Description
COLUMBIA TRACK CLUB SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION
PRICE: $5 per child | $10 maximum per family
TIME: 5:45 PM 8:15 PM CDT
REGISTRATION OPENS: May 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CDT
OPEN TO AGES: 318
PLACE: 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
ALL EVENT CALLS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED OVER THE SPEAKER SYSTEM
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
* Limited to the first 300 participants who register online
* NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
* Please register each child individually
* Family cap ($10) automatically applies at checkout
* Select ADD NEW REGISTRANT -> MINOR (UNDER 18)
* VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION [https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/summer-track-club-interest-form]
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (WEDNESDAYS)
* JUNE 3 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 6:00 PM | Start Time: 6:15 PM
* JUNE 10 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
* JUNE 17 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
* JUNE 24 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
EVENT INFORMATION & AGE GROUPS
RUNNING EVENTS:
* 50M DASH Ages 3 & 4 (boys and girls are run separate / ages are run together)
* 100M DASH Ages 4 & 5 (boys and girls are run separate/ ages are run together)
* Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls
* 200M DASH Ages 5+ (boys and girls alternate weeks / age groups are run separate)
* 400M RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls are run separate / age groups are run separate)
* 800M RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls run together each week / ages are run together)
* 1 MILE RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls together each week / ages are run together)
NOTE: Each age group runs separately within each event except for the 800m and the 1 mile run.
BIB NUMBERS
* All athletes in the 200M, 400M, 800M, AND 1 MILE will wear bib numbers
* Volunteers will help place bibs during check-in
* Bibs are used to track results and ensure accurate ribbon placement
FIELD EVENTS (BEST OF 3 ATTEMPTS):
* LONG JUMP Ages 4+
* Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls
* SHOT PUT Ages 5+
* Week 1: Girls | Week 2: Boys | Week 3: Girls | Week 4: Boys
FIELD EVENTS OPEN AFTER WARM-UPS AND CLOSE WHEN THE 200M DASH BEGINS. Complete your attempts early in the evening if you are not running.
EVENT FLOW
* ORDER OF EVENTS: 50m -> 100m -> 800m -> 200m -> 400m -> 1 Mile
* Warm-ups: 6:00 PM (June 3), 5:50 PM (all other dates)
* Field events run alongside races but close before the 200m
* Athletes in the 200M AND LONGER EVENTS REPORT TO THE RIBBON/RESULTS TABLE. WE WILL HAVE RIBBONS READY 15 MINUTES AFTER FINISHING THE EVENT.
RESULTS
* All results will be posted on the Columbia Track Club website
* A QR code will be available on-site for quick access to results
* No paper results will be posted in the pavilion this year
* Please allow time after each event for results to be finalized and uploaded
AWARDS
* 50M & 100M DASH: Ribbons given at the finish line
* ALL OTHER EVENTS: Ribbons distributed 15 minutes after the conclusion of each event. For events that have more than one heat, we will have awards 15 minutes after the final heat of the event.
* PLACEMENT RIBBONS: 1st6th place per age group
* RAINBOW RIBBON: For participants who do not place
* PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT RIBBON: Track results over all four weeks; award given during final week if improvement is shown
AGE GROUPS FOR RIBBONS:
* 34, 45, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1011, 1213, 14+
PROGRAM RULES
* Maximum of 3 events per participant
* BIB NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES COMPETING IN THE 200M, 400M, 800M, AND 1 MILE
* NAME TAGS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED THIS YEAR
* Name tags are helpful for athletes in the 50M AND 100M, but optional
* Bib numbers are NOT REQUIRED if a participant is only competing in the 50m and/or 100
* All participants must join warm-up sessions
* Track & field access limited to competitors and officials; spectators must remain in the stands except for the 50m and 100m. We will have a designated area for all parents / spectators near the finish of the 50m and the 100m.
* Parents may assist younger children in short sprint events if needed.
* No pets allowed
SAFETY & LOGISTICS
* First aid kits available
* Bathrooms will be open
* Water and cups provided (limited supply)
* PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLES TO STAY HYDRATED
* Volunteers assist with bib placement and event flow
WEATHER POLICY
* Events will be canceled in the case of LIGHTNING OR HEAVY RAIN
* Updates will be posted on the Columbia Track Club Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/columbiatrackclub] page by 5:00 PM
* No make-up dates
STAY CONNECTED
* Website: columbiatrackclub.com [https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/programs]
* Facebook: Columbia Track Club Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/columbiatrackclub]
PRICE: $5 per child | $10 maximum per family
TIME: 5:45 PM 8:15 PM CDT
REGISTRATION OPENS: May 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CDT
OPEN TO AGES: 318
PLACE: 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
ALL EVENT CALLS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED OVER THE SPEAKER SYSTEM
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
* Limited to the first 300 participants who register online
* NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
* Please register each child individually
* Family cap ($10) automatically applies at checkout
* Select ADD NEW REGISTRANT -> MINOR (UNDER 18)
* VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION [https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/summer-track-club-interest-form]
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (WEDNESDAYS)
* JUNE 3 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 6:00 PM | Start Time: 6:15 PM
* JUNE 10 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
* JUNE 17 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
* JUNE 24 Arrive/Check-In: 5:30 PM | Warm-up: 5:50 PM | Start Time: 6:00 PM
EVENT INFORMATION & AGE GROUPS
RUNNING EVENTS:
* 50M DASH Ages 3 & 4 (boys and girls are run separate / ages are run together)
* 100M DASH Ages 4 & 5 (boys and girls are run separate/ ages are run together)
* Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls
* 200M DASH Ages 5+ (boys and girls alternate weeks / age groups are run separate)
* 400M RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls are run separate / age groups are run separate)
* 800M RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls run together each week / ages are run together)
* 1 MILE RUN Ages 6+ (boys and girls together each week / ages are run together)
NOTE: Each age group runs separately within each event except for the 800m and the 1 mile run.
BIB NUMBERS
* All athletes in the 200M, 400M, 800M, AND 1 MILE will wear bib numbers
* Volunteers will help place bibs during check-in
* Bibs are used to track results and ensure accurate ribbon placement
FIELD EVENTS (BEST OF 3 ATTEMPTS):
* LONG JUMP Ages 4+
* Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls
* SHOT PUT Ages 5+
* Week 1: Girls | Week 2: Boys | Week 3: Girls | Week 4: Boys
FIELD EVENTS OPEN AFTER WARM-UPS AND CLOSE WHEN THE 200M DASH BEGINS. Complete your attempts early in the evening if you are not running.
EVENT FLOW
* ORDER OF EVENTS: 50m -> 100m -> 800m -> 200m -> 400m -> 1 Mile
* Warm-ups: 6:00 PM (June 3), 5:50 PM (all other dates)
* Field events run alongside races but close before the 200m
* Athletes in the 200M AND LONGER EVENTS REPORT TO THE RIBBON/RESULTS TABLE. WE WILL HAVE RIBBONS READY 15 MINUTES AFTER FINISHING THE EVENT.
RESULTS
* All results will be posted on the Columbia Track Club website
* A QR code will be available on-site for quick access to results
* No paper results will be posted in the pavilion this year
* Please allow time after each event for results to be finalized and uploaded
AWARDS
* 50M & 100M DASH: Ribbons given at the finish line
* ALL OTHER EVENTS: Ribbons distributed 15 minutes after the conclusion of each event. For events that have more than one heat, we will have awards 15 minutes after the final heat of the event.
* PLACEMENT RIBBONS: 1st6th place per age group
* RAINBOW RIBBON: For participants who do not place
* PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT RIBBON: Track results over all four weeks; award given during final week if improvement is shown
AGE GROUPS FOR RIBBONS:
* 34, 45, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1011, 1213, 14+
PROGRAM RULES
* Maximum of 3 events per participant
* BIB NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES COMPETING IN THE 200M, 400M, 800M, AND 1 MILE
* NAME TAGS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED THIS YEAR
* Name tags are helpful for athletes in the 50M AND 100M, but optional
* Bib numbers are NOT REQUIRED if a participant is only competing in the 50m and/or 100
* All participants must join warm-up sessions
* Track & field access limited to competitors and officials; spectators must remain in the stands except for the 50m and 100m. We will have a designated area for all parents / spectators near the finish of the 50m and the 100m.
* Parents may assist younger children in short sprint events if needed.
* No pets allowed
SAFETY & LOGISTICS
* First aid kits available
* Bathrooms will be open
* Water and cups provided (limited supply)
* PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLES TO STAY HYDRATED
* Volunteers assist with bib placement and event flow
WEATHER POLICY
* Events will be canceled in the case of LIGHTNING OR HEAVY RAIN
* Updates will be posted on the Columbia Track Club Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/columbiatrackclub] page by 5:00 PM
* No make-up dates
STAY CONNECTED
* Website: columbiatrackclub.com [https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/programs]
* Facebook: Columbia Track Club Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/columbiatrackclub]
Races
-
50 M Dash - Ages 3 & 4
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 3 & 4 (boys and girls are run separate / ages are run together) -
100m Dash - Ages 4 & 5
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 4 & 5 (boys and girls are run separate/ ages are run together) -
200m Dash - Ages 5+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 5+ (boys and girls alternate weeks / age groups are run separate) Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls -
400m Run - Ages 6+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 6+ (boys and girls are run separate / age groups are run separate) -
800 M Run - Ages 6+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 6+ (boys and girls run together each week / ages are run together) -
1 Mile Run - Ages 6+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYAges 6+ (boys and girls together each week / ages are run together) -
Long Jump - Ages 4+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYLong Jump Ages 4+ Week 1: Boys | Week 2: Girls | Week 3: Boys | Week 4: Girls -
Shot Put - Ages 5+
Wed 3rd June 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$5.00
OPENS 01 MAYShot Put Ages 5+ Week 1: Girls | Week 2: Boys | Week 3: Girls | Week 4: Boys
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, 65203, MO, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program
