MRTC KIDS! Spring Running Program 2024

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

1. Nutrition
2. Activity
3. Perseverance
4. 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 HOPE CHURCH: 8500 Walnut Grove Rd., Cordova 38018

11:00 am to 12:15 pm  

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024

THE RACES: Sunday, May 19 @ 2:00 pm. Location: Harding Academy, 1100 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN 38117

DISTANCES BY AGE:

4 & Under - 100 yard dash
5-6 yr old - ¼ mile
7-8 yr old - ½ mile
9-10 yr old - 1 mile
11-13 yr old - 2 miles

ENTRY FEE:

$25 per child
PLEASE NOTE:

Finisher Items must be picked up race day.
In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up session.