Junior River Run

FREE One-Mile Fun Run for Kids 13 & Under

Presented by the Gate River Run and JTC Running. The Junior River Run gives young runners the opportunity to be part of Gate River Run weekend with their own one-mile event. Parent or guardian registration is required for all participants.

Distance

One-mile fun run for children ages 13 and under.

Cost

FREE for all participants.

What Kids Get

Junior River Run T-Shirt

Race Bib

Finisher Medal

Goodie Packet

Register for the Junior River Run

Pre-registration is encouraged. Team participants must pre-register.

Individual runners may register online in advance or on race morning.

A parent or guardian must complete registration for each child.

Race Day Schedule

9:00 – 10:45 AM

Packet Pickup & Race-Day Registration Pick up your child’s race bib and Junior River Run shirt.

By 10:45 AM

Assembly All participants should report to the assembly area near the starting line.

11:00 AM

Junior River Run Start The one-mile fun run begins.

Parents: You may run with your child if needed. If your child is comfortable running independently, we appreciate parents waiting at the finish line to help keep the course clear and safe for all participants.

Course

The Junior River Run is a one-mile course consisting of a half-mile out-and-back, with participants finishing back at the start/finish area.

In-School Training Program

Schools can participate in an eight-week training program designed to help students build healthy habits while getting ready for the Junior River Run.

Students Who Complete the Program Receive:

Free Junior River Run entry
Free “Training for the Junior River Run” t-shirt
Official Junior River Run race t-shirt

Students work toward running 8.3 miles during the training program. After completing the one-mile Junior River Run, they will have covered the full 15K distance.

Download Training Program Packet

For teachers, PE instructors and school administrators.