NRC Youth Program is thrilled to welcome back Vince Del-Cid as the manager. Coach Vince is a certified USA Track and Field running coach. He has a great deal of expertise working with developmentally and physically challenged athletes of different ages and abilities, and he has a lot of passion and dedication. He has coached profoundly autistic competitors in a number of highly competitive national events, including the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field, Boston Marathons and Ironman events. He will lead the children through the FUN-damentals of running! Teaching techniques for running, including the skills and concepts for warming up, trail etiquette, stretching, sportsmanship and teamwork. Participants will be organized into 3 or more groups, based upon ability. This program is for children 7-13 years old who love to run with an emphasis on Cross Country! It's fun for everyone! Many who enter our program go on to run on their middle school and high school teams. Others take this knowledge and run more efficiently on their selected team sports. One way or the other, running is the basis of EVERY sport.



FALL SEASON : 5 Sundays 11am- 12:15pm Sept 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026. Followed by free entry to the NRC Veterans Day 4K to be held at the VAMC on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10 am.

LOCATION: Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY 11768

Children need to wear proper running sneakers and clothes that are appropriate for the weather that day. Layers are best.

INCLUDES:

* Instruction and guidance tailored towards different ages and abilities
* Adult group leaders with years of experience that are all Safe Sport Certified and have been Background checked
* Northport Running Club Youth membership
* Northport Running Club T-Shirt and hat
* Season ending celebration at the last session
* Medals for all participants.
* First Aid and Emergency CPR/AED trained personnel on hand at each session
* FUN FOR ALL ABILITIES!