running store sponsorship

one of our sites in riverton city, utah found a creative, community-building way to get their kids involved in ready, set, run! by partnering with their local running store, they have expanded the reach of the program as well as providing additional resources for the participants. many of our sites could benefit from partnerships like this!

Kids: get “Ready, Set, Run” in Riverton

By Kari Merrill Kenner4 days ago

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  Graphic courtesy of Riverton City

Riverton youth should lace up their shoes for the first annual “Ready, Set, Run” youth run training program.

The program started out as an idea of Riverton city employee Marci McClement, and, according to Assistant City Manager Jeff Hawker, encourages youth fitness.

“Basically, it’s a physical fitness education program designed to encourage physical fitness in the youth,” he said. “It’s a self-funding program, where registration fees cover the cost of the program, so there isn’t any cost to the city.”

“Ready, Set, Run” is a youth 5K training program for youth ages 8 to 13. It began Tuesday, March 27, and will run every Tuesday and Thursday through May 17.

The program takes place at the C.R. Hamilton Family Sports Complex located at 13800 South 3700 West from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $50 per child, which includes two days of instruction per week, a T-shirt, runner handbook, drawstring backpack, and participation award.

The program and lessons will guide the youth through warm-ups, running exercises, cool-down periods, and goal setting, as well as emphasize teaching and discussing character building topics such as nutrition, self-esteem and personal image.

At the end of the eight weeks of training, youth will be prepared and registered to participate in the Running with Angels 5K at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, at no extra charge.

The program is sponsored by Running Gr8, a local fitness store, which is providing items such as bottles and backpacks.