RUN CLUB

WHO? Open to all students, grades TK through 5th. Parents and siblings are welcome too! Staffed by parent volunteers. 

WHEN? Run Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:50-8:10am at the Upper Field.

HOW? Upon arrival, runners pick up their Run Club tag from their class box on the tables. Runners start running at 7:50am.  As runners complete a lap, they pass by a parent with a digital scanner and the lap is recorded.  At 8:10am, runners replace their Run Club tags into their class box on the tables. Please be careful to place the tags in the correct class box! 

RUNNERS MUST STOP AND TURN IN THEIR TAGS AS SOON AS THE 8:10 WHISTLE BLOWS!! Please do not be late to class!!!

WHY? Our goal is to build an early understanding of the importance of fitness, self-discipline, and a sense of accomplishment.  Plus, movement helps children “wake up” their brains before school!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

AWARDS: Each week at the Spirit Assembly, we announce the class for each grade that ran the most miles. The class with the most miles school-wide will keep the giant shoe for the week! We also recognize first-time marathon runners, 50-mile runners and 100-mile runners. Every Friday, we will post runners that have accomplished 5, 10, 15 etc. miles and they will receive a special award. We will also have seasonal challenges throughout the year where students can earn special awards.

RUN CLUB TAGS: The student’s name and photograph are printed on their Run Club tag. Students will keep the same Run Club tag for their entire time at Pacific, so please look after them!  Replacement photo tags are available for a $10 fee (there is the option of using a paper tag for which there is no fee). We can make paper tags for younger siblings, so they can also track their mileage.

STRIDETRACK: Run Club uses StrideTrack® to allow parents to track their child’s progress online. Monitor your child's progress either online www.stridetrack.com ) or via the StrideTrack® app. To access StrideTrack® via the website or the App you need your child’s StrideTrack® number. This number changes each year and is listed in each teacher's Run Club box (where tags are stored for the runners). We recommend coming to Run Club to get this number. We will not be sending out individual numbers for students.

VOLUNTEERS:  We are looking for parent volunteers to help with set-up, check-in, scanning and packing away.  We will be sending out a sign-up genius for parents that are interested.

SIGN-UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS:  You can receive text/emails for rain cancellations and other important Run Club events by signing up for Remind messages. To receive messages via text, text @bkcbd63 to 81010.  To learn more, visit the Remind website. 

FAQ:  

• Do we need to register? No, just show up at 7:50 and grab your Run Club tag from your class box.
• Can my little brother / sister run?  Of course, although we can only make paper tags for them (but their miles will be logged in the usual way). We welcome all ages, bring your parents too! 
• Can I start late?  Although we would prefer everyone starts on time, we realize some children will arrive late which is not a problem!  Have them grab their tag and start running!
• Additional Questions? Please contact Jessica LaCour - [email protected]

Thank you again for your support – we are looking forward to another incredible year!!