This unique program, held at local park tracks, introduces kids to the building blocks of the sport, from sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking.
For more information on our Track & Field program, contact sports@cityparksfoundation.org.
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September – October
Weekly, Free
From sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking, our Track & Field free program offers kids a chance to learn the building blocks of the sport. Programs for youth run every weekend through the end of October.
Ages 8 – 16
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, Free
Each spring and fall free weekly instruction is offered at Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem in partnership with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Our program introduces novice runners to cross country distance running through runs from East Harlem to Randall’s Island Park. Along the way, participants learn to pace themselves, proper technique, and receive periodic talks on good nutrition and healthy living habits. Beginners are welcome.
Ages 6 – 17
July – August
Twice Weekly, Free
The CityParks Track & Field program provides an introduction to the simple and beautiful sport of track and field and gives New York City kids the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put and javelin throw, while encouraging general fitness and healthy behaviors. A novice track meet for all participants is held at Icahn Stadium at the end of the summer.
We’re pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the Life Time Foundation which introduced a new, long distance running curriculum for youth in summer 2022.
April – June
Ages 8 – 16
Weekend Mornings, Free
From sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking, our Track & Field free program offers kids a chance to learn the building blocks of the sport.
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Generous private support for CityParks Track & Field is provided in part by the Life Time Foundation, The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, The Venable Foundation, and Aldi. In partnership with Randall’s Island Park Alliance, and NYC Parks.
Whether you can run around the block or you need to stay indoors, you can practice your technique.
Follow along with Coach Grace by watching the video on the left or by visiting our YouTube channel to watch more videos from our coaches.
Click the thumbnail below to download out tip sheet courtesy of Coach Grace on how to practice indoors.
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