SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club

Our coaches believe in creating a fun and healthy environment in which each athlete can develop at a rate individually appropriate for them. Our practices are challenging which will help build self-motivation in our leaders of the future. We use running as a means to empower strong and confident kids. All ability levels are welcome.

2025 Summer Program

Empire Express practice takes place at Rincon Valley Community Park (parking lot next to Rincon Valley Library on Montecito Blvd). Runs will vary in distance. 

This program is ideally designed for children ages 11-13 or entering 6-8th grade.

Dates/Times:

June 24 – July 17

Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 – 4:30. Final week will meet July 16th with a race and celebration on the last day, July 17th.

Includes 2025 Bob Shor Summer Track Series: June 10, 24 and July 7 (optional but encouraged!) @ Windsor High School 5:15 p.m.

Your Cost
$129 per child for ERC members (includes practices, and 2025 Bob Shor Summer Track Series) / $145 per child for non-ERC members. Group size: Minimum of 4 and maximum of 15.

Our Purpose
To instill the love and simplicity of running in children through games, drills, and movement. SOAR (Strength, Optimism, Awareness, Respect) components will be woven into our practices. 

Please contact Coach Raylene at youthrunning@empirerunners.org with any questions.

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