Youth Running

Staley Striders XC Running Club

Want to improve your distance running? Get going with Staley Striders Cross Country! Participants may choose to run locally and/or take part in national meets. Athletes wishing to compete in competitions must purchase a sanction card and pay race entry fees. Tee shirts provided.

AgeDateDayTimeRegister
6 – 18Oct. 15 – Nov. 23Tues./Wed./Thurs.4 – 5 p.m.Register Here
Location: Fairview Park Tennis Complex / $45 for Residents; $50 for Non-Residents

Staley Striders Indoor Track & Field Club

Athletes will fine tune their skills with Staley Striders Track & Field. Focus is on skills comprehension and mastery within a positive atmosphere. Participants may choose to take part in regional meets. T-shirts provided.

AgeDateDayTimeRegister
6 – 18Dec. 3 – Feb. 13Tues./Wed./Thurs.4 – 5 p.m.Register Here
Location: DISC Indoor Track/ $58 for Residents; $65 for Non-Residents; $55 DISC Members

Autumn Spectacular XC Meet

This annual meet is for boys and girls, aged 6 – 18, who enjoy cross-country running and want to compete against their peers. Awards for the top 6 finishers in each age group. Call 217-429-3472 for start times.

AgeDateDayLocationRegister
6 – 18November 3SundayFairview ParkRegister Here
Fee: $6 ($10 on Race Day)

Santa Shuffle

Santa returns to the DISC! Kids will run on the indoor track, play games, and jump on the inflatables (ages 4 & up)! All participants will receive a medal, cookie, and photo with Santa. Please check in 10 minutes prior to your child’s start time. Distances vary per age group from 1/8 mile to 1 mile. Inflatables, scooters & basketball available until 6 p.m.

AgeDateTimeLocationRegister
2- 4Dec. 83 – 3:15 p.m.DISC TrackRegister Here
5 – 6Dec. 83:15 – 3:30 p.m.DISC TrackRegister Here
7 – 8Dec. 83:30 – 3:45 p.m.DISC TrackRegister Here
9 – 10Dec. 83:45 – 4 p.m.DISC TrackRegister Here
Fee: $13 for Residents; $15 for Non-Residents; $12 for DISC Members