Up and Running Juniors
- Date Mon 8th June 2026 - Wed 15th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Dayton, Ohio
- Price $60.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Up and Running Juniors program, a fantastic opportunity for kids in grades K-8 to discover the joys of running! Taking place from June 8 to July 15, 2026, in Dayton, Montgomery, this engaging program will be held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Field in Centerville.
Designed to inspire young runners, children will participate in dynamic training sessions and fun running-related games that promote fitness and teamwork. The program will culminate in an exciting meet on July 15, where kids can showcase their progress! With a registration fee of $60 for the first child and $30 for additional siblings, participants will be grouped by ability to ensure everyone finds their perfect pace. Whether your child is just starting out or has experience running a 5K, they will thrive in one of our three supportive groups: Lynx, Servals, or Ocelot. Don't miss out on this rewarding experience that encourages a healthy lifestyle and fosters a love for running!
Designed to inspire young runners, children will participate in dynamic training sessions and fun running-related games that promote fitness and teamwork. The program will culminate in an exciting meet on July 15, where kids can showcase their progress! With a registration fee of $60 for the first child and $30 for additional siblings, participants will be grouped by ability to ensure everyone finds their perfect pace. Whether your child is just starting out or has experience running a 5K, they will thrive in one of our three supportive groups: Lynx, Servals, or Ocelot. Don't miss out on this rewarding experience that encourages a healthy lifestyle and fosters a love for running!
Organiser's Description
COME LEARN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RUNNING THROUGH A POSITIVE AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR GRADES K-8TH! THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE THE RUNNER IN EACH CHILD BY OFFERING FUN, DYNAMIC TRAINING ALONG WITH RUNNING RELATED GAMES TO INCREASE FITNESS.
PROGRAM RUNS MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30PM TO 8:00PM FROM JUNE 8 THROUGH JULY 15. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH A MEET ON JULY 15 IN THE EVENING. ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT FOREST FIELD IN CENTERVILLE.
COST FOR ONE CHILD IS $60 AND EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IN A FAMILY IS $30.
YOUR CHILD WILL BE GROUPED BY ABILITY TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE HAVE CREATED THREE FUN GROUPS THAT WILL SUIT YOUR CHILDREN'S NEEDS BASED ON THEIR VARYING DEGREE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE THREE GROUPS ARE:
LYNX: MY CHILD CAN RUN BUT NEEDS FREQUENT WALKING BREAKS DURING RUNNING. THEY CAN RUN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES BEFORE NEEDING A BREAK. SUSTAINED RUNNING FOR DISTANCE IS NEW FOR MY CHILD.
SERVALS: MY CHILD CAN RUN ABOUT A MILE OR 8-12 MINUTES WITHOUT REQUIRING A BREAK. MY CHILD HAS ATTEMPTED SUSTAINED RUNNING FOR DISTANCE IN A PRACTICE, RACE, OR FOR FUN.
OCELOT: MY CHILD HAS SUCCESSFULLY SUSTAINED RUNNING A 5K DURING THE PAST YEAR.
PROGRAM RUNS MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30PM TO 8:00PM FROM JUNE 8 THROUGH JULY 15. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH A MEET ON JULY 15 IN THE EVENING. ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT FOREST FIELD IN CENTERVILLE.
COST FOR ONE CHILD IS $60 AND EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IN A FAMILY IS $30.
YOUR CHILD WILL BE GROUPED BY ABILITY TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE HAVE CREATED THREE FUN GROUPS THAT WILL SUIT YOUR CHILDREN'S NEEDS BASED ON THEIR VARYING DEGREE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE THREE GROUPS ARE:
LYNX: MY CHILD CAN RUN BUT NEEDS FREQUENT WALKING BREAKS DURING RUNNING. THEY CAN RUN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES BEFORE NEEDING A BREAK. SUSTAINED RUNNING FOR DISTANCE IS NEW FOR MY CHILD.
SERVALS: MY CHILD CAN RUN ABOUT A MILE OR 8-12 MINUTES WITHOUT REQUIRING A BREAK. MY CHILD HAS ATTEMPTED SUSTAINED RUNNING FOR DISTANCE IN A PRACTICE, RACE, OR FOR FUN.
OCELOT: MY CHILD HAS SUCCESSFULLY SUSTAINED RUNNING A 5K DURING THE PAST YEAR.
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Forest Field, 2100 E Centerville Station, Dayton, 45459, OH, United States
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