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The Appleseeds Youth Running Program is a welcoming environment for elementary, middle school, and high school aged children 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. Come run with us!
The Appleseeds Track Camp is an introduction into the world of Track & Field for kids of all ages. The camp is open to kids from ages 5 to 18. Our camp sessions will be a mix of education, running, and technical events. Campers will experience high jump, long jump, hurdles, relays, throws, distance, and sprints.
Kids will be in groups with others their age and will go to 6 stations per practice with their groups. The stations are led by experienced athletes and coaches.
STATIONS:
Sprints and technique
Distance - running workout
High Jump
Long Jump
Hurdles
Throws
SCHEDULE:
Monday, December 28th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 29th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 30th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MEET:
We will be competing in the Indiana Tech Indoor Track Meet on January 16th. Each camper will receive a free registration for the meet.
BENEFITS:
3 x 2 hour practices
Guidance from experienced Track & Field coaches and athletes
Camp T-shirt
Meet registration for Indiana Tech Meet on 1/16
The Appleseeds Indoor Track Club is a welcoming environment for kids of all ages to experience the magic of track and field! This club will focus on sprints, distance, hurdles, high jump, and long jump.
This club is available for all school-aged kids - from age 5 to 18. Our practices have two sessions available:
Session 1 is for elementary age athletes and is recommended for ages 10 and under. Session 1 athletes will do a running workout and a technical event at each practice.
Session 2 is for middle and high school age athletes and advanced elementary schoolers. This session is recommended for ages 11 and up. Session 2 athletes are able to specialize in sprints or distance and can choose a technical event concentration, if they wish.
Please make sure you register for the appropriate session for your child. Questions can be directed to Lynn@3riversrunning.com.
The Appleseeds Indoor Track Club will take place at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center located on the northeast side of the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. We will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from January 4th through February 24th.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Session 1 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Session 2 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
RACE SCHEDULE:
Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet - Saturday, January 23rd - 9 am
Indiana Tech Meet - Saturday, February 6th
Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet 2 - Saturday, February 27th - 9 am
BENEFITS:
Guidance from experienced coaches and athletes
Two 60 minute practices per week
Team singlet
Club t-shirt
Registration for all track meets
LOCATION:
Purdue Fort Wayne Gates Sports Center
2101 E Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN US 46805
Saturday, January 23rd, 2027 at Purdue Fort Wayne Hilliard Gates Sports Center
All registration will take place on Direct Athletics.
Saturday, February 27th at Purdue Fort Wayne Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
All registration will take place on Direct Athletics.
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. Our season will run from June 7th through July 28th, 2027.
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:
Thursday Night Spikes Track Meet - TBD
July 17th: Road Race @ Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll - 1 mile, 5k, and 10k options
Cross Country Race at Dekalb - TBD
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 7th.
Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled.
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 9th through October 13th.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at Lynn@3riversrunning.com.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday and Wednesdays
Elementary - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Middle and High School - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
RACE SCHEDULES:
Can be found on the registration page linked below.
BENEFITS:
-Guidance from our experienced coaches
-Two practices a week
-Training plans for non-practice days
-Asics team singlet and shorts
-Appleseeds t-shirt
-Special discount on running shoes
-Entries for all races
Appleseeds Cross Country practices take place at Franke Park near the McMillen Family Pavilion located at 1750 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
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