ClubRun Kenwood Kid's Running Programs
Kenwood Kid's Running Clinic
Kenwood Kid's Running Clinic is a one week program designed to introduce kids ages 9 - 14 to running as a sport. The Clinic meets daily Monday- Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kenwood Park. Activities include stretching, running drills, running games, and introduction to all track and field events. Registration is through the Minneapolis Park Board, Kenwood Park location. ClubRun provides volunteer coaches, t-shirts for all the kids, snacks, and prizes on the final day track meet.
2010 Clinic dates are May 10 - May 14. New this year the clinic will include the TC One Mile event held on Thursday evening, May 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The registration Clinic registration fee of $25 includes registration for the one mile race which is sponsored by Twin Cities in Motion. The race is held on the Nicollet Mall with runners going in waves. It is very fun for friends and family to join in too.
Kenwood Park Track and Field Team
The Running Clinic kicks off the Kenwood Kid's Track Team season. Youth can choose to participate in either or both of the programs. The Track Team is open to youth ages 9 - 18. The Kenwood Track Team participates in the Minneapolis Park Board Summer Track and Field League. Meet dates are on five Thursdays, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 24, and July 1. The All City Finals meet is Thursday, July 8.
No experience is required to participate on the team. The goal is to introduce the youth to as many track and field events as possible. Track events include 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, and 1600 meters. Field events include the Long Jump, Turbo Jav, and Softball Throw. The Track Team practices on Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Kenwood Park, beginning on May 24. The team is sponsored and coached by ClubRun.
Registration is through the Minneapolis Park Board. >Register