Is there any kids running programs out there?

General
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I have a friend that is looking for a running program for her toddler (he may be a year away from benefitting from something like this but want to get ahead of this or hopefully inspire someone to start a program). We recently saw something in Durham NC, that family has put their kids in to (Kids Run Durham | Bull City Running). It is described as…

“A 5-week, fun-focused running program for kids aged 4-10 years! Kids Run Durham introduces kids to running in the form of a loosely structured “track meet” that allows participants to explore distances ranging from 100 meters to 1 mile. Participants will receive a personalized race bib, finishing time each week, and a custom Kids Run Durham tee!”

Does anyone know of something like this in the Ithaca area?

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The Ithaca Youth Bureau has track (spring) and cross country (fall) programs for kids— @LizzyR is coaching this season, and @bethany-schiller is also a long-standing coach. They can tell you more about it.

During our Tuesday night indoor track practices at Barton from November through sometime in April (now over for the year), we also offer the FLRC Family Running Program, which provides kid-friendly workouts for younger children in the 5-11 age range.

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There’s also Run Your City — Ithaca, although the 6-week program is over on May 11. https://www.runyourcity.org/run-ithaca

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Thank you for the information. This is very helpful.

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Thanks Pete!