MRTC KIDS! Fall Running Program 2024

🏃‍♂️ MRTC KIDS!

GET READY, GET SET ...

LET'S GO!!!

📚 Program Focus

• Community Engagement: The MRTC KIDS! Run program focuses on children in the community and teaches them a sport we all love - running!
• Age-Based Training: 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.
• Core Values: MRTC KIDS! Run centers on four core values - NAPS: Nutrition, Activity, Perseverance, Self-esteem.
• Comprehensive Instruction: 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 and Races

• Training Sessions: The one-hour & 15 minute training programs are held on Saturdays at Shelby Farms--South Hyde Parking and Lawn from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm.
• Training Dates: Saturdays, September 28, 2024, October 5, 2024, October 12, 2024, and October 19, 2024.
• Race Day: The races are on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Harding Academy, 1100 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN 38117.
• KIDS-Only Race: Training culminates in their own KIDS-only race. They will get to participate in their race and will receive goodies plus a Finisher Item!

📏 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: 1.5 miles

💵 Entry Fee

• Cost: $27.50 per child (includes $2.50 registration fee)
• Pick Up: Finisher Items must be picked up race day.
• Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up session.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page.