About Us
We are a program focused on the health of our local youth. We provide teachers and mentors access to training and supplies that may not be easily accessible without us.
What we provide:
TRAINING GEAR / ACCESSORIES
Students will receive a training t-shirt, free entry into the race, and one pair of running shoes from Teens Run SLC, as well as the additional swag provided by the half marathon.
TRAINING IN PHYSICAL FITNESS
We Introduce students to the pleasure of physical activity such as running, encourage students to develop habits surrounding physical fitness, and teach students aspects of wellness and healthy living.
TEACHERS / MENTORS
Teachers and mentors from Teens Run SLC assist students in their training and to reinforce the lessons of responsibility, discipline and goal-setting.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
We create opportunities for students of all ethnic groups, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds to interact with one another, learn from each other, and find belonging within a diverse peer group.