GWTC Youth Runners & Striders, including SMIRFs
- Date Mon 1st June 2026 - Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Tallahassee, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting summer of running at the 2026 GWTC Youth Runners & Striders program, including the SMIRFs, taking place in beautiful Tallahassee, Leon from June 1 to August 8, 2026! This dynamic youth running program is designed for students aged 6 and above who are eager to enhance their running skills and endurance. Practices will be held Monday through Friday at the stunning Elinor Klapp Phipps Park, featuring picturesque trails and 670 acres of protected land along Lake Jackson. The program focuses on teaching kids the fundamentals of running and racing while fostering a love for the sport. Runners will gather each morning at 7:45 a.m. and finish around 9:00 a.m., making it a perfect way to kickstart the day with energy and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and valuable lessons that will turn running into a lifelong passion! Join the team by registering at RunSignUp and stay updated via our Facebook page.
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 SMIRFS & STRIDERS RUNNING ADVENTURES
This Youth Running Program is sponsored by Gulf Winds Track Club. The program's goal is to provide opportunities for students in elementary, middle and early high school to improve their running skills and endurance. The program is recommended for students age 6 and above who can run at least 1 mile.
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THE FIRST DAY FOR THE 2026 SUMMER SESSION IS MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026, AND THE PROGRAM ENDS ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 8.
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PRACTICES WILL BE HELD MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WEATHER PERMITTING. RUNNERS SHOULD ARRIVE BEFORE 7:45 A.M.; WE WILL END AROUND 9:00 A.M.
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DROP OFF, PICK UP AND PARKING ARE AT 701 MILLER LANDING ROAD IN THE FOREST MEADOWS SOCCER COMPLEX.
Practices will include running in Elinor KlappPhipps Park, which includes 670 acres of protected land along the bank and in the watershed area of Lake Jackson. The trails are magnificent and home to many GWTC races (the Pot Luck Bash for example) and several high school cross country meets.
Our goal is to teach kids the fundamentals of running and racing while reminding them how much fun running can be. If we do it right, running will be a lifetime friend.
Want to join the team? Register here at RunSignUp. And don't forget to check out our Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/smirfxc/]. Email or call David Yon, david@radeylaw.com, (850) 321-8768 if you are interested in volunteer coaching or have any questions about the program.
This Youth Running Program is sponsored by Gulf Winds Track Club. The program's goal is to provide opportunities for students in elementary, middle and early high school to improve their running skills and endurance. The program is recommended for students age 6 and above who can run at least 1 mile.
*
THE FIRST DAY FOR THE 2026 SUMMER SESSION IS MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026, AND THE PROGRAM ENDS ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 8.
*
PRACTICES WILL BE HELD MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WEATHER PERMITTING. RUNNERS SHOULD ARRIVE BEFORE 7:45 A.M.; WE WILL END AROUND 9:00 A.M.
*
DROP OFF, PICK UP AND PARKING ARE AT 701 MILLER LANDING ROAD IN THE FOREST MEADOWS SOCCER COMPLEX.
Practices will include running in Elinor KlappPhipps Park, which includes 670 acres of protected land along the bank and in the watershed area of Lake Jackson. The trails are magnificent and home to many GWTC races (the Pot Luck Bash for example) and several high school cross country meets.
Our goal is to teach kids the fundamentals of running and racing while reminding them how much fun running can be. If we do it right, running will be a lifetime friend.
Want to join the team? Register here at RunSignUp. And don't forget to check out our Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/smirfxc/]. Email or call David Yon, david@radeylaw.com, (850) 321-8768 if you are interested in volunteer coaching or have any questions about the program.
Races
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GWTC Youth Runners & Striders, Including SMIRFs
Incl. T-Shirt
Mon 1st June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
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701 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, 32312, FL, United States
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