Youth News

Kids Run the Nation Grant Application Deadline is Oct 1

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The RRCA developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund in 2007 to assist organizations interested in implementing or currently hosting youth running programs.  Small grants from the Kids Run the Nation Fund are awarded on an annual basis through an application and selection process.

2011 National Run a Mile Days Set for May 1-8

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BETHESDA, Md. - The American Running Association (ARA) will host and promote the 4th National Run a Mile Days starting May 1 and lasting through May 8, 2011. Participating schools and organizations may include elementary, middle and high schools, track clubs and community organizations. ARA and our partner Youth Runner Magazine will post stories and photos from multiple event sites across the U.S.

"We are seeking elementary, middle school and high schools in all 50 states to host a Miler Day," said ARA's Executive Director Dave Watt. "We are committed to supporting schools and groups committed to the Run a Mile Days concept."

Host schools, running clubs and communities are encouraged to incorporate the "Miler" event into their PE class planners as well as community events.

Foot Locker National 2010 Preview

Written by Leo Collins.

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The highpoint of the 2010 high school cross country season comes to a fitting climax this coming weekend, when the 2010 Foot Locker national championship races take place at Balboa Park in San Diego. It all comes down to this one race when forty of the nation’s finest girls & an equal number of their male counterparts toe the line at Morley Field. The base mileage has all been logged, the speed work has been completed and everyone should be set to run their best at the 32nd edition of America’s premier high school race. <<READ MORE>>   WATCH LIVE

Youth athletes battle for Junior Olympic XC titles this Saturday

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INDIANAPOLIS - After advancing through association and regional championships, more than 2,600 young harriers will descend on Veterans Park with hopes of winning individual and team titles at the 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, this Saturday, December 11 in Hoover, Ala.

New Balance Indoor Nationals Forms Multi-Year Partnership

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One high school track & field championship meet created by trio of partners New Balance, National Scholastic Sports Foundation and the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory - BOSTON - (December 8, 2010) - Global athletic leader New Balance has announced an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in New York City for the New Balance Indoor Nationals. The event will bring together the best indoor track and field high school athletes from across the country for a weekend of intense competition.