2023 - Walnut Creek Run Club
2023 distances
Running
Cross Country Run Club | January | Grades 2-8
January (9 sessions) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Optional 5mi trail race on 4/1/2023 in Oakland, discounted entry ($30). Whether your child is a soccer, baseball, softball, basketball player or swimmer, let our cross country sessions help them get stronger, quicker and stay injury free. Through trail running and games, your child will develop agility, balance, flexibility and endurance. We also incorporate age appropriate resistance and core training to build overall strength. Every Tuesday and Thursday January, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Minimum 12 participants to run.
Will Run For Popsicles! | Jan 4 - Feb 8 | Grades K-5 | Parkmead/Tice Creek
Great for athletes who love to run fast and short, and to have fun while running. We spend time working on drills that help us run fast. 6 weekly sessions. We celebrate the end of every practice with an otter pop. 3pm - 4pm, Wednesdays, January 4 - February 8, 2022. Black top near the playground at the Parkmead Elementary School Minimum 12 participants to run. Details subject to change.
Cross Country Run Club | February | Grades 2-8
February (4 sessions) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Optional 5mi trail race on 4/1/2023 in Oakland, discounted entry ($30). Whether your child is a soccer, baseball, softball, basketball player or swimmer, let our cross country sessions help them get stronger, quicker and stay injury free. Through trail running and games, your child will develop agility, balance, flexibility and endurance. We also incorporate age appropriate resistance and core training to build overall strength. Every Tuesday and Thursday February, 4:30pm - 5:30pm No practice: 2/14 Minimum 12 participants to run.
Cross Country Run Club | March | Grades 2-8
March (9 sessions) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Optional 5mi trail race on 4/1/2023 in Oakland, discounted entry ($30). Whether your child is a soccer, baseball, softball, basketball player or swimmer, let our cross country sessions help them get stronger, quicker and stay injury free. Through trail running and games, your child will develop agility, balance, flexibility and endurance. We also incorporate age appropriate resistance and core training to build overall strength. Every Tuesday and Thursday March, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Minimum 12 participants to run.
Spring Trail Run Club (Tuesdays)
An information email will be send the week before we start. 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm, Tuesdays, April and May, Trail Run Club @ Indian Valley Elementary/Shell Ridge 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 We warm up, go for a run on the trail (up to 4 mi) and celebrate our hard work with a popsicle. Grades 2 to 8, write us if you have a K-1 child who is ready to go the distance. Great for children who are looking for an adventure and build endurance on the trail.
Spring Run Club Bundle (Both Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Sign up for both Tuesday Trail Run Club and Thursday Will Run For Popsicles! at a discounted rate.
Spring Will Run For Popsicles! (Thursdays)
An information email will be send the week before we start. 5.00 pm - 6.00pm, Thursdays, April and May, Will Run For Popsicles! @ Indian Valley Elementary/Shell Ridge 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 We warm up, work on strength and agility, practice running fast and celebrate our hard work with a popsicle. Grades 2 to 8, write us if you have a K-1 child who is ready to work. Great for children who are looking to run shorter at a higher intensity.
Winter Trail Run Club | November to March | Grades 2-8
5-month (18 weeks of practices) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Time & Day: 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays November (11/2, 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16, 11/21) December (12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/21) January (1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/23, 1/25, 1/30) February (2/1, 2/6, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 2/29) March (3/5, 3/7, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28) Minimum 12 participants to run. We celebrate the end of every practice with an otter pop. Details subject to change.
Winter Trail Run Club | November | Grades 2-8
November (6 sessions) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Time & Day: 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays November (11/2, 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16, 11/21) Minimum 12 participants to run. We celebrate the end of every practice with an otter pop. Details subject to change.
Winter Trail Run Club | December | Grades 2-8
December (6 sessions) cross country run club for your youth athletes based at the Shell Ridge Open Space near Indian Valley Elementary School. Time & Day: 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays December (12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/21) Minimum 12 participants to run. We celebrate the end of every practice with an otter pop. Details subject to change.
Race-day weather
Conditions on January 3, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 5:01 PM local time (PST) in Walnut Creek on January 3, 2023 — 9h 37m of daylight.
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