MRTC KIDS! Fall Program 2025
- Date Sun 16th November 2025
- Time 2:00PM CST
- Location Cordova, Tennessee
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the MRTC KIDS! Fall Program 2025, taking place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Cordova, Shelby! This vibrant event is designed to inspire young runners in the community, teaching them the joys of running through engaging training sessions tailored to their ages and abilities. With a focus on core values such as Nutrition, Activity, Perseverance, and Self-esteem, kids will learn essential skills like proper running form, the importance of hydration, and how to warm up and cool down effectively.
The training sessions lead up to a thrilling KIDS-only race, where participants will have the chance to showcase their hard work and dedication. Children will be categorized by age and skill level, ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience for everyone. The races will feature various distances, including a 100-meter dash for the youngest participants (4 & Under) and a challenging 2400 meters for those aged 11-13. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
The training sessions lead up to a thrilling KIDS-only race, where participants will have the chance to showcase their hard work and dedication. Children will be categorized by age and skill level, ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience for everyone. The races will feature various distances, including a 100-meter dash for the youngest participants (4 & Under) and a challenging 2400 meters for those aged 11-13. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
MRTC KIDS!
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The MRTC KIDS! Run program focuses on children in the community and teaches them a sport we all love - running! Training is based on the children's ages and abilities. In the training program the kids learn to maintain proper form when running and how to complete their assigned distance.
MRTC KIDS! Run centers on four core values - NAPS
* Nutrition
* Activity
* Perseverance
* Self-esteem
MRTC KIDS! Run uses RRCA's Kids Run the Nation Program Guide and children are taught that proper nutrition and hydration are important in daily actions.
In addition, our coaches give instruction on how to run safely, the importance of a warm up and cool down, stretching, running etiquette, and how to have fun while you exercise.
Training culminates in their own KIDS-only race. They will get to participate in their race and will receive goodies plus a Finisher Item!
The kids will be broken into appropriate ages and skill levels. We will have skilled coaches for each group.
TRAINING SESSIONS:
THE ONE-HOUR & 15 Minute TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE HELD ON SATURDAYS AT BERT FERGUSON PARK BALL FIELDS
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
THE RACES: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 2:00 PM. LOCATION: HARDING ACADEMY, 1100 CHERRY RD., MEMPHIS, TN 38117
DISTANCES BY AGE:
4 & Under - 100 meter dash
5-6 yr old - 400 meters
7-8 yr old - 800 meters
9-10 yr old - 1600 meters
11-13 yr old - 2400 meters
ENTRY FEE:
$27.50 per child (includes $2.50 registration fee)
PLEASE NOTE:
Finisher Items must be picked up race day.
In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up session.
GET READY, GET SET ...
LET'S GO!!!
The MRTC KIDS! Run program focuses on children in the community and teaches them a sport we all love - running! Training is based on the children's ages and abilities. In the training program the kids learn to maintain proper form when running and how to complete their assigned distance.
MRTC KIDS! Run centers on four core values - NAPS
* Nutrition
* Activity
* Perseverance
* Self-esteem
MRTC KIDS! Run uses RRCA's Kids Run the Nation Program Guide and children are taught that proper nutrition and hydration are important in daily actions.
In addition, our coaches give instruction on how to run safely, the importance of a warm up and cool down, stretching, running etiquette, and how to have fun while you exercise.
Training culminates in their own KIDS-only race. They will get to participate in their race and will receive goodies plus a Finisher Item!
The kids will be broken into appropriate ages and skill levels. We will have skilled coaches for each group.
TRAINING SESSIONS:
THE ONE-HOUR & 15 Minute TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE HELD ON SATURDAYS AT BERT FERGUSON PARK BALL FIELDS
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
THE RACES: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 2:00 PM. LOCATION: HARDING ACADEMY, 1100 CHERRY RD., MEMPHIS, TN 38117
DISTANCES BY AGE:
4 & Under - 100 meter dash
5-6 yr old - 400 meters
7-8 yr old - 800 meters
9-10 yr old - 1600 meters
11-13 yr old - 2400 meters
ENTRY FEE:
$27.50 per child (includes $2.50 registration fee)
PLEASE NOTE:
Finisher Items must be picked up race day.
In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up session.
Races
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MRTC KIDS! Fall Running Program 2025
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 16th November 2025 (2:00PM CST)
$27.50
CLOSEDMRTC KIDS! is a running program that is designed only for kids by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
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8505 Trinity Rd, Bert Ferguson Park--Ball Fields, Cordova, 38018, TN, United States
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