Searcy Kids Track Night- Fundraiser for a Library in Kenya with the Rotich Foundation
- Date Thu 23rd April 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Searcy, Arkansas
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of fun and fitness at the Searcy Kids Track Night, taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Harding Track in Searcy, Arkansas! This inaugural event is designed to celebrate the joy of running while supporting a noble cause—the Rotich Foundation's Library project in rural Kenya. Children aged 1-14 from White County are invited to participate in a variety of engaging track events, including 50M, 100M, 200M, a water break, 1 Mile or 400M, a thrilling 4 x 100M relay, and long jump competitions.
Join us as we run together to raise awareness and funds for expanding access to books and learning opportunities for children in underserved regions. This event will feature special guests, including Jacob Rotich, the inspiring founder of the library and a former All-American 10K runner, Tia Stone, a passionate Arkansas runner and Kids Track Night founder, and Coach Don Hood, the head cross-country and track coach at Harding University. Together, we'll foster community spirit and encourage donations to help build bridges of opportunity through literacy and health—both locally and
Join us as we run together to raise awareness and funds for expanding access to books and learning opportunities for children in underserved regions. This event will feature special guests, including Jacob Rotich, the inspiring founder of the library and a former All-American 10K runner, Tia Stone, a passionate Arkansas runner and Kids Track Night founder, and Coach Don Hood, the head cross-country and track coach at Harding University. Together, we'll foster community spirit and encourage donations to help build bridges of opportunity through literacy and health—both locally and
Organiser's Description
Kids Track Night is Back!
This is our first annual Kids Track Event to celebrate the joy of running while raising vital support for the **Rotich T Foundations LIBRARY project in RURAL KENYA. Founded in 2024 to expand access to books, technology, and learning opportunities for children in underserved regions, the ROTICH T FOUNDATION has already opened its first resource and cyber-connected learning center in Kabarnet, Baringo County, empowering local students through EDUCATION AND CONNECTION to the world of knowledge.
At our event, participants will enjoy a fun night of running and community celebration, while being encouraged to DONATE to help expand this life-changing library work. Joining us will be JACOB ROTICH, founder of the library and a former ALL-AMERICAN 10K RUNNER whose vision fuels this mission; TIA STONE, Arkansas runner, RRCA COACH, and founder of Kids Track Night here in our community whose passion inspires young runners; and COACH DON HOOD, head cross-country and track coach at Harding University, who brings leadership and encouragement to athletes of all ages.
Together, were running to make a difference BUILDING BRIDGES OF OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LITERACY AND HEALTH, both at home and across the globe.
We are excited to bring back this FREE kids track event on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at the HARDING TRACK. Kids Track Night is for all kids in White County, age 1-14.
Searcy Kids Track Night Events:
50M
100M
200M
Water Break
1 Mile or 400M
4 x 100M Relay
Long Jump
This is our first annual Kids Track Event to celebrate the joy of running while raising vital support for the **Rotich T Foundations LIBRARY project in RURAL KENYA. Founded in 2024 to expand access to books, technology, and learning opportunities for children in underserved regions, the ROTICH T FOUNDATION has already opened its first resource and cyber-connected learning center in Kabarnet, Baringo County, empowering local students through EDUCATION AND CONNECTION to the world of knowledge.
At our event, participants will enjoy a fun night of running and community celebration, while being encouraged to DONATE to help expand this life-changing library work. Joining us will be JACOB ROTICH, founder of the library and a former ALL-AMERICAN 10K RUNNER whose vision fuels this mission; TIA STONE, Arkansas runner, RRCA COACH, and founder of Kids Track Night here in our community whose passion inspires young runners; and COACH DON HOOD, head cross-country and track coach at Harding University, who brings leadership and encouragement to athletes of all ages.
Together, were running to make a difference BUILDING BRIDGES OF OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LITERACY AND HEALTH, both at home and across the globe.
We are excited to bring back this FREE kids track event on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at the HARDING TRACK. Kids Track Night is for all kids in White County, age 1-14.
Searcy Kids Track Night Events:
50M
100M
200M
Water Break
1 Mile or 400M
4 x 100M Relay
Long Jump
Races
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Searcy Kids Track Night for Kenya's Library
Thu 23rd April 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
Free
Here is info about the Kenya Library: https://rotichtfoundation.org/about-us
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