MRTC KIDS! Spring Program 2025
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Cordova, Tennessee
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the MRTC KIDS! Spring Program 2025, happening on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Cordova, Shelby! This exciting event is designed to inspire young runners in the community, teaching them the fundamentals of running while instilling the core values of Nutrition, Activity, Perseverance, and Self-esteem. Children will have the chance to train with skilled coaches, learning essential techniques and safety tips to enhance their running experience.
The day culminates in a thrilling KIDS-only race at Harding Academy, where participants will compete in age-appropriate distances. Little athletes aged 4 and under will dash 100 meters, while those aged 5-6 will take on 400 meters. The 7-8 year-olds get a chance to run 800 meters, and the 9-10 age group will tackle 1600 meters. Finally, the 11-13 year-olds will challenge themselves with a 2400-meter race. Each participant will receive a Finisher Item and goodies for their efforts. Join us for this fantastic celebration of health and movement—register your child today for a memorable day filled with joy and achievement!
The day culminates in a thrilling KIDS-only race at Harding Academy, where participants will compete in age-appropriate distances. Little athletes aged 4 and under will dash 100 meters, while those aged 5-6 will take on 400 meters. The 7-8 year-olds get a chance to run 800 meters, and the 9-10 age group will tackle 1600 meters. Finally, the 11-13 year-olds will challenge themselves with a 2400-meter race. Each participant will receive a Finisher Item and goodies for their efforts. Join us for this fantastic celebration of health and movement—register your child today for a memorable day filled with joy and achievement!
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, March 15, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025
THE RACES: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 @ 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, March 15, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025
THE RACES: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 @ 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! Spring Running Program 2025
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (2:00PM CDT)
$27.50
MRTC KIDS! is a running program that is designed only for kids by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
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