Youth Running Series

Oh, what a night! The crowds sure showed up for Glow On The O—thank you for a great evening!!! The results will take some time to post, but while you wait, don't forget to sign up for our next race, Trail Mayhem, on Sunday, October 6.

Full-series members just have to show up, and single-race runners - sign up and bring $5 to bib pick-up. Same-day registration is not available.

https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/2024-events

REMINDER! For those who collected all six bibs in the spring, don't forget to bring them to the fall races. Thank you.

Our registration volunteers noticed many full-series runners forgot to bring their bibs to the last race. Please remember to pack your bibs, so we have enough for our other runners! Thanks!

Homework: Warmup for Glow On The O! 🌟 We are beaming to see you in just ONE WEEK at the Emera Oval for Glow On The O. 🌟 The U6 Girls start at 6:30 p.m., and bib pick-up is open from 5:00–7:00 p.m. 🌟 Full-Series is closed, but single-race participation through Trackie will be open until September 18. Pay $5 at bib pick-up on race day. ☀️ Bring your glowiest glow gear and stick around until the end for prizes and dancing.
Visit our website for registration links and race day details: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/2024-events

Congratulations to all 393 runners who ran at the Aerobics First Gorsebrook Hill Run. The results are now posted. There was some confusion with race times, and some runners had to run in different age groups. Due to the confusion, race points (for this race only) reflect where the runner would have placed in their respective age group. It has been calculated based on time and distance. The times noted are the actual times recorded for the race that was run. Points were awarded based on predicted race finish times.
The top schools are:
🥇 Halifax Grammar with 42 runners!
🥈 Bois Joli with 39 runners!
🥉 LeMarchant St-Thomas with 35 runners!
Our next race, Glow On The O, is scheduled for Friday, September 20. Have a great summer, and see you in the fall!
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results

Raise your hand if you're still drying out from our last race! Thank you, Ralph Saulnier, for capturing these awesome photos—it was a wet and wild day.

https://ralphsaulnier.smugmug.com/YRS/2024-YRS/Gorsebrook

WE LOVE KIDS RUN CLUB, TOO!

Kids Run Club Celebrates 20 Years Running To mark the 20th anniversary of Kids Run Club, we have produced a video that highlights the multigenerational impact of our program.

We’re still a go! hoping the rain goes away - but we are NOT! Come down.

Our registration volunteers noticed many full-series runners forgot to bring their bibs to the last race. Please remember to pack your bibs, so we have enough for our other runners! Thanks!

Summer is on deck, and so is our third race of the season! The Aerobics First Gorsebrook Hill Run is on Saturday, June 15, at the Gorsebrook Field in Halifax. The U6 Girls start at 10:00 a.m., and bib pick-up is open from 8:30–10:30 a.m. **The MacKay bridge will be closed. Please allow extra time for traffic and parking**
This race includes our FREE PARENT/GUARDIAN RUN. All +18-year-olds are welcome and encouraged to participate, so bring your sneakers!
And please join us for our first FREE FUN RUN of the season! Details about our fun run are on our website.
Full-Series is closed, but single-race participation through Trackie will be open until June 12. Pay $5 at bib pick-up on race day.
Visit our website for registration links and race day details: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca

Happy Global Running Day! 🌎 🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️ 🌎
Tag us and share how you're celebrating the day!

The MET Madness results are now posted on our website!
Congratulations to all 571 runners who raced on the track.

The top schools are:
🥇 Bois Joli with 89 runners!
🥈 Springvale with 43 runners!
🥉 Crichton Park with 30 runners!

Our next race is the Aerobics First Gorsebrook Hill Run on June 15. It includes a FREE Fun Run and an Adult (parent) Run so everyone can run hills!

See you there, and good luck to everyone running Bluenose this weekend. Giv'er!
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results

Our favourite race photographer was at MET Madness, snapping more great pics! Thank you, Ralph!
Please photo credit Ralph Saulnier for the pictures you share. 📷
Check them out here:
https://ralphsaulnier.smugmug.com/YRS/2024-YRS/Met-Mayhem

Who's loving this year's YRS medals? Thank you for your support and sponsorship
- you’re golden 🏅

When designing the sticker, I didn't think the weather would feel like the actual habitat of a polar bear! 🐻‍❄️ thank you for everyone who showed up and shivered! It was great being back on track!

Don't be mad about missing MET Madness. Single-race registration closes at 6 p.m. tonight. You don't pay the $5 race fee until bib-pick on race day. Full-series registration is open until May 12! There is no same-day registration.

Links to register are found on our website!

Events 2024 — Youth Running Series 2024 Race Schedule Super ShubieDate: Sunday, April 28Time: Races start at 10:00 a.m. Bib pickup begins at 8:30 a.m.Location: Ball Fields, Shubie Park Camp Ground, DartmouthEvents Order: U6, U8, U10, U12, U15 & 18Course Description: Cross-country trailsNon-Full-Series: Single Race Registration on Tra...

And just like that, our second race is just around the bend! We're back on track at the MET field in Lower Sackville with U6 girls starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Bib pick-up is open from 12:30 to 2:30. Please see our new race-day schedule, adjusted after last week's race due to the number of runners who signed up this year!

Full-series registration is open until May 12th. Sign up for full-series and enjoy a pool party at the year-end banquet! For single race participation, sign up on Trackie until May 8th, pay $5 on race day.
Visit our website for registration links and details:
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca

The results of Super Shubie are now posted on our website!
Congratulations to all 775 runners – we're SUPER proud of your effort.
The top schools are:
🥇 Bois Joli with 81 runners!
🥈 LeMarchant St-Thomas with 50 runners!
🥉 Crichton Park with 46 runners!
See you next weekend at the MET! https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results

Our super awesome race photographer was at Super Shubie snapping many great pics! Thank you, Ralph!
Please photo credit Ralph Saulnier for the pictures you share. 📷
Check them out here:
https://ralphsaulnier.smugmug.com/YRS/2024-YRS/Super-Shubie

Tomorrow is Super Shubie and we are super excited!
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We are doing a course walkthrough at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow for those new to Super Shubie. Please know that all of our races are well-marked, and our super-sweeper follows the last runner in each race, so the walkthrough is not mandatory.
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Parents/guardians are welcome to run with their U6 superheroes; however, we kindly request that you allow space for the faster kids to finish strong, ensuring a fair and enjoyable race for all.
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Bib pick-up is open from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., and the first race starts at 10 a.m.
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If you registered for the single race, please bring $5 cash (or a card) and line up under the Trackie sign.
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If you are a full-series member, line up under the letter of your last name.
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Allow extra time for parking, and aim to be ready to race 10 minutes before your start time.
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Superhero gear is not mandatory but encouraged!
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Listen to Chris on the mic for all the important race-day announcements!

See you there!

HAPPY FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON WEEKEND! If you selected YES to full-series pre-season bib pick-up, don't forget to pop by one of our two locations. See the information below!

***UPDATE WITH PICK-UP LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED***
Register BEFORE Thursday, April 25 at noon, and you can pick up all six race bibs for the season at the following locations*

Friday, April 26, 5–8 p.m.
5k Cafe, 124 Chain Lake Dr., Halifax

Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Royal LePage Atlantic, 610 Wright Ave., Dartmouth

*When you register, please select the option indicating that you plan to pick up your bib package on these dates. Alternatively, you can still pick up each bib at the race during the scheduled bib pick-up times.

Our first race of the season is quickly approaching, and we can't wait to see all our favourite speedy superheroes!
If you register for full series BEFORE Thursday, April 25 at noon, you can pick up all six race bibs before the season starts. Alternatively, if you only want to participate in a single race, you can sign up through Trackie until April 24 at 6 p.m. Pay $5 when you pick up your bib on race day.
Our website has registration links, event details, information about age categories, and race day schedules!
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca

Homework: Show and share with your school that more runners = more money!
Did you know that all schools will receive ONE Nova Scotia Health School Participation point for each Full-Series and Single-Race (Trackie) runner who completes each race? At the end of the year, the top participating schools will receive money to put towards running programs at their school! Make sure you indicate which school you attend when you register.
Details on our website: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/school-challenges

***UPDATE WITH PICK-UP LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED***
Register BEFORE Thursday, April 25 at noon, and you can pick up all six race bibs for the season at the following locations*

Friday, April 26, 5–8 p.m.
5k Cafe, 124 Chain Lake Dr., Halifax

Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Royal LePage Atlantic, 610 Wright Ave., Dartmouth

*When you register, please select the option indicating that you plan to pick up your bib package on these dates. Alternatively, you can still pick up each bib at the race during the scheduled bib pick-up times.

New this year! Register for full-series BEFORE Thursday, April 25 at noon, and you can pick up all six race bibs on Friday, April 26, or Saturday, April 27! No more long lines – come when it's time to run!

Our website has links to register, information about age categories, and race day schedules!
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/

The 2024 Youth Running Series (YRS) full-series registration is now OPEN and will stay open until May 12.

Our website has links to register, information about age categories, and race day schedules!
https://www.youthrunningseries.ca

On your mark, get set, GO get your calendar to add the dates of the 2024 YRS races! What's old is new again, so we're excited to head back to the MET Field for a spring track race.

Full-series and single-race registration opens on March 24, but more information about age categories, the race day schedule, and a new race-bib pick-up perk for full-series members will follow before then. Happy training—we can't wait to see you in April!

((dates and times are tentative based on final field booking confirmations))

Let's get ready to RUN

DYK the average KRC runs twice per week for ten weeks and sessions runs from sixteen to 30 minutes? KRC is an easy and fun way to introduce more physical activity into the school day. Visit www.kidsrunclub.ca to learn more.