
Mon, Jun 7 – Wed, Jul 28, 2027
Appleseeds Summer Running Program
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Running events
- Walker friendly not tagged
- Dog friendly not tagged
- Stroller friendly not tagged
- Terrain
- Not graded yet
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Start area
- 6401 St Joe Rd
- ZIP
- 46835
Events
Appleseeds Summer Running Club - Ages 4-10 (Session 1)
$135
1 mile · Road
Mon, Jun 7, 2027 at 5:00 PM through Wed, Jul 28, 2027
No time limit listed
Registration closes Wed, Jul 7, 2027
The first session is for elementary school aged kids and beginning runners. This session is recommended for kids 10 and under.
Appleseeds Summer Running Club - Ages 11-18 (Session 2)
$135
5K · Road
Mon, Jun 7, 2027 at 6:00 PM through Wed, Jul 28, 2027
No time limit listed
Registration closes Wed, Jul 7, 2027
The second session is for middle and high school aged kids and more experienced runners. This session is recommended for kids 11 and older.
About this race
The Appleseeds Summer Running Program is a welcoming environment for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids going into grades K through 12 to engage in the sport of running. Whether it be recreational or competitive, we hope to spark an interest in running that will last a lifetime.
The Summer Running Club is an 8-week program designed to provide the groundwork for physical fitness as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our practices are a mixture of education, running, and games. Our season will run from June 7th through July 28th, 2027.
Appleseeds is available for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids. We will have two sessions available at each practice. The first session is geared towards elementary aged kids (10 and under) and will be a more laid-back, game-based curriculum. The second session is a more structured, training-based program aimed at the middle and high school age groups (11+). The age breakdowns are just a guideline, you are welcome to pick the session that makes the most sense for your child. Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at Lynn@3riversrunning.com.
Practice Schedule:
- Session 1: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Session 2: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Race Schedule:
- Thursday Night Spikes Track Meet - TBD
- July 17th: Road Race @ Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll - 1 mile, 5k, and 10k options
- Cross Country Race at Dekalb - TBD
Benefits:
- Guidance from our experienced coaches
- Two practices a week
- Asics team singlet (aka jersey)
- Appleseeds t-shirt
- Special discount on running shoes
- Entries for our 3 races during the season
Appleseeds Summer Running Club practices take place at Shoaff Park, located at: 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. We meet by the Conklin Pavilion each Monday and Wednesday beginning June 7th.
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