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Up and Running Juniors

Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Dayton, OH
Forest Field, 2100 E Centerville Station, 45459
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A welcoming summer running program for K-8th graders, focusing on fun, fitness, and inspiring young athletes through dynamic training.

  • Fun

Up and Running Juniors offers a positive and rewarding running experience for children in grades K-8th. This program is designed to inspire young runners through fun, dynamic training sessions and engaging running-related games, all aimed at increasing fitness. Held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from June 8 through July 15, the program culminates with a special meet. Children are grouped by ability to ensure individual needs are met, fostering a supportive environment for every participant.

What to expect

  • A supportive summer program for K-8th graders, fostering a love for running.
  • Children are grouped by ability into Lynx, Servals, or Ocelot categories.
  • Engaging training sessions and running games to build fitness and confidence.

Standout details

  • Grades K-8th
  • Ability-based grouping
  • Lynx, Servals, Ocelot groups
  • Culminating meet

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1K

    Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $60.00

    Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT · Closes Jun 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 1 Miles

    Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $60.00

    Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT · Closes Jun 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 2 Miles

    Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $60.00

    Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT · Closes Jun 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Come learn and enjoy the benefits of running through a positive and rewarding experience for grades K-8th! The program is designed to inspire the runner in each child by offering fun, dynamic training along with running related games to increase fitness.

Program runs Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm from June 8 through July 15.  The program culminates with a meet on July 15 in the evening.  All sessions take place at Forest Field in Centerville.

Cost for one child is $60 and each additional child in a family is $30.

Your child will be grouped by ability to meet individual needs. We have created three fun groups that will suit your children's needs based on their varying degree of development. The three groups are:

Lynx: My child can run but needs frequent walking breaks during running. They can run less than 2 minutes before needing a break. Sustained running for distance is new for my child.

Servals: My child can run about a mile or 8-12 minutes without requiring a break. My child has attempted sustained running for distance in a practice, race, or for fun.

Ocelot: My child has successfully sustained running a 5K during the past year.

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