YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program

601 North 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702

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STRIDE Boys Character Education & Running Program

Success, Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Determination = Excellence in character. Stride is similar to the well-known girls running program. Open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys, this afterschool activity meets twice per week for 10 weeks. Each session focuses on a different topic like bullying or sportsmanship using open discussion, games and running exercises to teach real-life lessons. The boys finish their season with a 5K run with the girls’ group.

2026 Fall Season

Dates: Sept 8 - Nov 16
Fall 5K Race: Saturday, Nov 14 at Lincoln Land Community College


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