Rising Runners – Fall XC Running program (Age 10-13)
Jr Rising Runner – Fall Intro to running (Age 7-9)
Rising Runners – Fall XC Running Program (Ages 10–13)
Sept 15 – Nov 3, 2026 • 8-Week Program
Tuesday • 4:30-5:30 PM
ODSS Track, Orangeville
Cost: $129(plus tax)
About the Program
Rising Runners Fall Cross Country Program
Get Ready for Cross Country Season!
The Rising Runners Fall Cross Country Program is designed for boys and girls ages 10–13 who want to build confidence, improve their fitness, and prepare for the upcoming school cross-country running season.
Whether your child is new to running or already enjoys racing, this 8-week program focuses on developing the fundamental skills needed to become a stronger, more confident runner while having fun in a supportive team environment.
Each session combines endurance training, running technique, strength and agility exercises, games, and cross-country-specific skills. Participants will learn how to run efficiently on grass, trails, hills, and uneven terrain while building the fitness needed for races ranging from 1.5 km to 5 km.
Our goal is not only to help young athletes improve their running but also to foster a lifelong love of physical activity through positive coaching, teamwork, and encouragement.
Program Highlights
- Improve endurance, speed, and running confidence
- Learn proper running technique and pacing strategies
- Develop strength, balance, coordination, and agility
- Practice hill running and cross-country race skills
- Participate in fun games, relays, and team challenges
- Build friendships in a positive and supportive environment
- Prepare for school cross-country races and other fall running events
Typical Session Includes
- Dynamic warm-up and movement preparation
- Running drills and skill development
- Cross-country-specific workouts
- Strength and agility activities
- Team games and challenges
- Cool-down and goal-setting discussions
At Rising Runners, we believe running should be fun, challenging, and rewarding. Our experienced coaches create an environment where every child can develop at their own pace, celebrate their progress, and discover what they are capable of achieving.
Run. Learn. Grow. Become a Rising Runner.
Fun, Supportive Environment
- Team-building games and weekly challenges
- A positive, low-pressure setting that encourages progress
- Coaches who make running engaging and enjoyable
Progress & Confidence Building
- Goal setting and development throughout the 8 weeks
- Focus on effort, teamwork, and personal bests
- Emphasis on sportsmanship—not competition
Athlete Eligibility
Open to boys and girls ages 10–13 of all experience levels.
Additional Requirements
All participants must be registered as Community Road & Trail Membership with Athletics Ontario.
How to register:
Choose the Community Road & Trail Membership – $16.50 (including tax)
Go to https://www.athleticsontario.ca and click “Join Now”
Scroll down to the “ROAD & TRAIL” section and select Community Road & Trail Membership, then click “Join Today”
On the next page, click “Attached Member” – this will take you to the Athletics Ontario Club Directory
Find and select Athletics Ontario Community Run Groups – Then select Rising Runners
Click “Register Now”
Create an account as a parent, then register your child
JR. RISING RUNNERS – Intro to Running (Age 7-9)
Run. Play. Move. Grow.
A fun, game-based fitness program for kids ages 7–9!
Sept 15 – Nov 3, 2026 • 8-Week Program
Tuesday • 4:30-5:30 PM
ODSS Track, Orangeville
Cost: $129(plus tax)
Jr. Rising Runners is designed to introduce younger kids to running, movement and fitness in a positive, age-appropriate environment.
At this age, we believe fitness should feel like PLAY!
Each session combines games, challenges and simple running activities that help kids develop the fundamental movement skills they need for sport and for an active life.
WHAT WILL KIDS WORK ON?
ENDURANCE
Fun running games and activities that gradually build stamina and help kids become more comfortable staying active.
STRENGTH
Age-appropriate bodyweight movements, hills, jumping, crawling and games that help develop strong, capable young athletes.
AGILITY
Changing direction, accelerating, stopping, reacting and moving quickly through games and obstacle-style activities.
MOBILITY & COORDINATION
Skipping, hopping, balancing, jumping and moving in different directions to develop body awareness and confidence.
WHY RISING RUNNERS?
Running and movement skills provide a great foundation for almost every sport.
Whether your child plays soccer, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, baseball or simply loves being active, Jr. Rising Runners can help them develop the fitness and movement skills that transfer to the activities they already enjoy.
And kids don’t need to already be “runners.”
There are no tryouts, no running experience required and no pressure to be the fastest.
Our goal is to help every child:
Move better • Get stronger • Build endurance • Gain confidence • HAVE FUN!
WHAT DOES A SESSION LOOK LIKE?
Kids might be chasing teammates in a relay, navigating an obstacle course, running a short hill, playing a reaction game, practising balance and coordination, or completing a team challenge.
They’ll be moving throughout the session, but they’ll often be having too much fun to realize how much fitness they’re developing!