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Appleseeds Summer Running Program

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1 mi · 5K · Walk · 10K · 4K

Jul 29, 2026 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Annual tradition since 2026

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The Appleseeds Summer Running Program is a welcoming environment for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids going into grades K through 12 to engage in the sport of running. Whether it be recreational or competitive, we hope to spark an interest in running that will last a lifetime.

 

The Summer Running Club is an 8-week program designed to provide the groundwork for physical fitness as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our practices are a mixture of education, running, and games.

 

Appleseeds is available for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids. We will have two sessions available at each practice. The first session is geared towards elementary aged kids (10 and under) and will be a more laid-back, game-based curriculum. The second session is a more structured, training-based program aimed at the middle and high school age groups (11+). The age breakdowns are just a guideline, you are welcome to pick the session that makes the most sense for your child. Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at Lynn@3riversrunning.com.

 

Practice Schedule:

  • Session 1: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
  • Session 2: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Race Schedule:

  • June 26th: Friday Night Spikes Track Meet @ New Haven High School - races from 100m to 3,000m
  • July 18th: Road Race @ Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll - 1 mile, 5k, and 10k options
  • July 24th: Cross Country Race @ Dekalb HS - 1 mile and 4k options

Benefits:

  • Guidance from our experienced coaches
  • Two practices a week
  • Asics team singlet (aka jersey)
  • Appleseeds t-shirt
  • Special discount on running shoes
  • Entries for our 3 races during the season

 

Appleseeds Summer Running Club practices take place at Shoaff Park, located at: 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. We meet by the Conklin Pavilion each Monday and Wednesday beginning June 8th.

 

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