Rising Stars Training Program Session One Presented by SmartStart Pediatrics

Event Overview

Proudly Presented by SmartStart Pediatrics along with support from Fleet Feet Glastonbury and The Glastonbury River Runners, this 9-week training program (no session May 24 - Memorial Day Weekend) encourages youth ages 4 to 13 to get up and move! Let us help your child reach the goal of completing a 5K (3.1 miles) and have fun doing it! Through this program, we provide support, motivation, and enjoyment along the way!

Practice Details

• Start Time: Practices will begin promptly at 4 p.m.
• Location: Smith Middle School Track (216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033).
• Duration: Practices will last about 45 minutes.
• Activities: Includes a group warm-up (stretches and running games) encouraging kids to run at their own pace.

Program Approach

• Non-Competitive: This is a non-competitive program, allowing children to run as many laps as they are comfortable with.
• Flexibility: Older kids may run up to two miles while younger ones may run just two laps — all participation is welcomed.
• Goals: Our aim is to keep kids active, show them their potential, and demonstrate how fun running can be!
• Lap Rewards: Every lap completed earns a popsicle stick, which translates to mileage recognition at the end of each session.

Session Rewards

• Popsicle Sticks: Collected after each lap to track distance run.
• Toe-kens: Given for each mile completed, along with a gummy worm treat.
• End of Session: Parents can take their child home after rewards are received.
• Reminder: Please bring a drink for your child and consider running with them.

Weather Policy

We will run in gentle-to-steady rain but will cancel for thunderstorms and downpours. In the event of inclement weather, we will send out an email and provide updates via the Glastonbury River Runners and Run U! Facebook pages.

Contact Information

For more information, contact us at grrpres@gmail.com or chaz1013@gmail.com.

Safety Notice

Please note that we are committed to ensuring a safe environment for your children. However, running carries risks of injury. Safety first, and remember to bring your own water/cold drink!

Package Includes

• Weekly Practice: Every Saturday from Smith School at 4 p.m. (No session Saturday, May 24 - Memorial Day Weekend).
• Training: Customized to experience level.
• Toe-kens: Received after each completed mile of training.
• Inclusions: Gummy Worm Treat, Running Shirt, and Race entry to the GRR Firecracker 5K on June 28 for both your child and one adult participant.

Event Link

For additional details, visit the race page: Rising Stars Training Program Session One.