Rising Stars Training Program (Fall Session) Presented by Smartstart Pediatrics
Glastonbury, CT
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Where
Smith Middle School Track, Glastonbury CT
Distances
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Typical weather
60–77°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: September 5, 2026
- Location: Smith Middle School Track, Glastonbury, CT
- URL: Rising Stars Training Program
Registration Information
- Multi-Person Pricing: When registering multiple children in your family, please select "MULTI-PERSON PRICING" from the pull-down menu on the registration (next) page!
Program Overview
- Presented by: SmartStart Pediatrics of Glastonbury
- Duration: 10 week training program (no session on October 10th)
- Age Group: Youth ages 4 to 13
- Goal: Help children complete a 5K (3.1 miles) while having fun!
Practice Schedule
- Start Time: 4 p.m. on Saturdays
- Duration: Practices last about 45 minutes
- Location: Smith Middle School Track (216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033)
- Race Conclusion: Culminates with the 19th Annual Race to Fill the Pantry on Sunday, November 15th at Riverfront Park
Program Details
- Non-Competitive: Each child can run as many laps as they feel comfortable with
- Encouragement: Aimed at keeping kids active and showing them the fun of running
- Popsicle Stick Reward: Collect one for each lap completed to track distances
- Final Rewards: "Toe"kens for each mile ran and gummy worms at the end of each session
Requirements
- Hydration: Bring a cold drink for your child to stay hydrated
- Parental Presence: Parents are required to remain at the track during the full session
- Weather Policy: Will run in gentle-to-steady rain: cancellations for thunderstorms and downpours
- Updates: Provided via email and on Glastonbury River Runners Facebook page
Contact Information
- Email: grrpres@gmail.com
Safety Information
- Environment: We strive to maintain a safe environment for your children
- Physical Activity Risks: Running comes with the risk of injury: safety is a priority
- Personal Hydration: Please bring your own water/cold drink
Package Includes
- Practice Sessions: Weekly practice every Saturday from Smith School at 4 p.m. from September 5th through November 8th
- Training Levels: Training at experience level
- Rewards: "Toe" ken after each completed mile and a gummy worm treat at the end of each session
- Additional Items: Running shirt and race entry to Race to Fill The Pantry 5K/2 Miler
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