YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 to Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Springfield, IL
Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family/Friend 5K Runner UIS Site | – | 8:00 AM | $0.00 | |
| Family / Friend 5K Runner Blessed Sacrament Site | – | 10:00 AM | $40.00 |
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About this race
STRIDE Boys Character Education & Running Program
Success, Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Determination = Excellence in character. Stride is similar to the well-known girls running program. Open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys, this afterschool activity meets twice per week for 10 weeks. Each session focuses on a different topic like bullying or sportsmanship using open discussion, games and running exercises to teach real-life lessons. The boys finish their season with a 5K.
2026 Fall Season
Dates: Sept 8 - Nov 16
2026 Fall Season Locations
Blessed Sacrament School
748 W Laurel St, Springfield IL
Eligible Students: Boys grades 3-5
Days: Mondays & Thursdays 3-4:30 pm
Dates: Thursday, Sept 10 - Monday, Nov 16
BSS STRIDE 5K with Girls On The Run, Saturday Nov 14, 10 am at Lincoln Land Community College
UIS/YMCA STRIDE
University of Illinois Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr, Springfield Il
Eligible Students: Boys grades 3-5
Days: Wednesdays 5:30- 7:00 pm
Dates: Wednesday, Oct 7- Wednesday, Nov 18
UIS STRIDE 5K - UIS Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov 26 at UIS Springfield Campus
2026 Fall Season 5Ks
Blessed Sacrament School STRIDE 5K
Saturday, Nov 14 - 10a…
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m Girls On The Run 5K, Lincoln Land Community College UIS/YMCA STRIDE 5K Thursday, Nov 26 - 8am UIS Turkey Trot, UIS Springfield Campus
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