Event Description

Jackson In Action is excited to offer our Laces to Leaders Youth Running Program again this spring!

Thank you for your interest in the Laces to Leaders program! This 7-week program will focus on building self-confidence and positive self-image in young girls and boys, while taking part in a 5K run training program. This fun curriculum will teach girls and boys positive life concepts, inspire them to make healthy lifestyle choices, and empower them with the confidence to set and achieve powerful goals! By the end of the program, we hope to see strong, confident young girls and boys who are ready to face challenges and be positive leaders, while at the same time being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a 5K run with the support of their teammates and family members. Let the journey begin!

2024 Program Details
Dates and Times: April 2 - May 18, 2024

Girls: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:15-4:30pm
Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm
Participants: Open to Black River Falls students, currently in grades 3-5

Location: Lunda Community Center, Black River Falls
(Students are able to take school bus to B&GC - Lunda Center for drop-off; arrangements must be made with the bus garage)

Cost: $20 (Financial assistance if available, if needed. Please contact Dawn at jacksoninaction12@gmail.com)

LET’S CELEBRATE! Pace and Pedal 5K Color Fun Run – The culmination of the Laces to Leaders program is the Pace and Pedal 5K Color Fun Run/Walk on May 18, 2024 at 8:30am at Wazee Lake Recreation Area in Black River Falls. All Laces to Leaders participants are encouraged to participate in the event and complete a 5K with their friends and family! Registration is free for youth ages 12 and under.

Family members are invited to cheer your child on, or if you’d like, to run along with them during the 5K. Finishing the 5K will be an exciting moment for your child!

Please contact Dawn Jacobson with Jackson In Action with any questions at 715-284-4301, ext 365, or Dawn.Jacobson@jacksoncountywi.gov