Runner’s Club FAQs 2026-2027

WHAT IS RUNNER’S CLUB?

Runner’s Club is a voluntary club to encourage students to develop fitness patterns for life. This is a fun school wide activity open to ALL students!

WHEN IS RUNNER’S CLUB?

Runner’s Club will be held once a week on Thursdays DURING RECESS.

Runner’s Club will begin on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 (weather permitting). The last day is Thursday, March 25, 2027.

HOW DO STUDENTS JOIN RUNNER’S CLUB?

NO sign ups are required. Students simply need to go to the track on THURSDAYS during recess to participate.

HOW DO STUDENTS EARN A RUNNER’S CLUB MEDAL AND PARTY?

1) PARTICIPATION GOAL

Students MUST participate at least 18 times

They may miss 6 sessions due to illness, field trips, bad weather, etc.

2) GRADE LEVEL LAP GOAL
Each grade level has a target lap goal that must be reached:

  • Kindergarten 55 Laps

  • First Grade 65 Laps

  • Second Grade 80 Laps

  • Third Grade 90 Laps

  • Fourth Grade 100 Laps

  • Fifth Grade 115 Laps

  • Sixth Grade 125 Laps

3) HOW TO RECEIVE A MEDAL:

  • Those who have met both the participation goal and the lap goal will receive a medal.

HOW WILL MY STUDENT KNOW IF THEY ARE CLOSE TO REACHING THEIR GOALS?

  • Students can check the “Runner’s Club” wall near the MPR to see their weekly totals.

END OF YEAR Assembly:

There will be a school-wide assembly in the spring to celebrate and congratulate those students who have met both goals as well as a Best Boy and Best Girl in each grade. 

Participating at least 18 times AND reaching or exceeding their grade level lap goal are required to earn a medal. 

WHAT ABOUT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE GOALS?

They can try again next year for a medal and party! This is designed to be a fun event to get outside and exercise. The medal and party is just a bonus for those that were the most dedicated throughout the year.