Run with us!

Youth 5k training program with Fruita Middle School.

Join weekly training sessions with professional coaches to train for the Mike the Headless ChickenĀ 5kĀ race!
**REGISTRATION EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 8TH!**

Why run with us?

  • Make running fun!
  • Provide skills based learning
  • Train for a goal with other young athletes
  • Celebrate with a local popular 5k. Mike The Headless Chicken 5k.

What they will learn.

  • Learn proper running mechanics
  • Education on nutrition for athletes
  • Increase confidence
  • Focus on mental toughness and resilience
  • Basic bodyweight strength and mobility movements
  • Different types of training runs and efforts

The details:

Who is this program for?

We are offering this program for all 6th and 7th grade girls and boys who are interested in having a TON of fun while training to complete a 5k race. No previous running experience or pace requirements necessary, we will all be starting from scratch and building our way up to the 5k distance together.

When:

March 27th- May 29th (race is June 1st, there will be an alternative date for those who cannot make it on the 1st)

ITS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!
Registration will be open through April 8th, sign your student up now!

Wednesdays after school from 3:15-4:30pm

A few Saturday mornings on the trails (dates TBD)- parents are welcome and encouraged to join these sessions

Cost: $75 for the 10 week program (sign up below)

Hey FMS staff and parents!

We are looking for several volunteers to help out with the group runs. Please email Lauren if you are interested: [email protected]

Register for the Youth 5k training Program

$75

Once you register, we will send details about specifics as well as have a place for you to let us know who your runner is!