GRC Youth Summer Running Program kidsRUNthistown

🏃‍♂️ Program Overview

• Goal: The GRC Summer Running Program is designed to keep children active during the summer months.
• Age Group: This program is offered for all children ages 14 and under.
• Cost: There is no fee to participate.
• Duration: The program starts Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and will last seven weeks.

📅 Running Goals

• Mileage Log: Children will keep a log of how many miles they run during the seven weeks.
• Set a Goal: They will need to set a goal of 13 miles (half marathon) or 26 miles (full marathon).
• Group Runs: Each week we will offer a group run to give the kids a chance to run and play together.
• Counting Miles: They can count the miles they run with the group and miles they run at home as part of the program.

⚠️ Safety Guidelines

• Group Rules: During group runs, children will be required to follow the group leader’s rules.
• Safety Discussion: Please discuss safety with them prior to the runs.
• Following Rules: They must follow the rules for their safety and the safety of the group.
• Awards Celebration: We will offer an end of the summer awards celebration to honor the kids for all their hard work.

🏅 Group Run Details

• Start Date: Group Runs begin Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
• Schedule: All runs will be on Tuesdays and begin at 6 PM at various locations.
• Location Changes: There is a chance the location of the run could change: we will update the GRC Youth Running Group page if there are changes.
• Water Reminder: Remember to BRING WATER!

📲 Stay Connected

• Facebook: Like our Facebook page GRC Youth Running Group.
• REMIND CLASS: Join our REMIND CLASS @GRCYO.

🌐 Registration Information

• Register Here: [GRC Youth Summer Running Program](https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Gadsden/GRCYouthSummerRunningProgramkidsRUNthistown?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)