# YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program

- **When:** Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 601 North 4th Street, Springfield, IL, 62702
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-214078-ymca-stride-boy-s-running-character-fitness-program

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/YMCASTRIDE?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-214078-ymca-stride-boy-s-running-character-fitness-program](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214078-ymca-stride-boy-s-running-character-fitness-program) — data from Run This (runthis.run).