The award-winning SoleKIDS program has arrived at Central Elementary in La Grande for fall 2022!

We at SoleKIDs know that every runner is uniquely special. The SoleKIDS running program is designed to help all runners individually.

Additionally, our program is designed to plant positives every step of your runner’s journey. Planting these positives will help your runner foster confidence and promote self-esteem. Ensuring your runner has a wonderful, successful journey is the primary goal of the SoleKIDs experience.

The SoleKIDs adventure is an eight-week after-school running program designed to get your child ready for a season-ending 5K race. The season is eight weeks long and each week we will focus on a subject about running. Your runner will learn things like: the importance of positive thinking, running using the correct form, breathing control, and goal setting. Through the daily lessons and their workouts, your runner will become physically and mentally prepared for race day!

Kids and coaches train for 90 minutes, twice a week. During practice kids are offered healthy snacks and coached in stretching exercises, running and games. At the end of the season the kids will participate in an exciting and satisfying 5k run! Your SoleKIDs runner registration includes a “sponsor” runner entry and we encourage parents of the SoleKIDs to run alongside them during the race. Go buy yourself a pair of running shoes and get ready for the 5K with us!

Registration also includes a SoleKIDS water bottle, swag bag and t-shirt. We hope you wear your t-shirt to school, practices and at the race!