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. 2026 Fall Season Dates: Sept 8 - Nov 16 2026 Fall Season Locations Blessed Sacrament School 748 W Laurel St, Springfield IL Eligible Students: Boys grades 3-5 Days: Mondays & Thursdays 3-4:30 pm Dates: Thursday, Sept 10 - Monday, Nov 16 BSS STRIDE 5K with Girls On The Run, Saturday Nov 14, 10 am at Lincoln Land Community College UIS/YMCA STRIDE University of Illinois Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr, Springfield Il Eligible Students: Boys grades 3-5 Days: Wednesdays 5:30- 7:00 pm Dates: Wednesday, Sept 30- Wednesday, Nov 18 UIS STRIDE 5K - UIS Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov 26 at UIS Springfield Campus Kerasotes YMCA 4550 W Iles, Springfield Eligible Students: Boys grades 3-5 Days: Tuesdays 5:30- 7:00 pm Dates: Tuesday, Sept 15 - Tuesday, Nov 17 Kerasotes YMCA STRIDE 5K will be the UIS Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov 26 at UIS Springfield Campus 2026 Fall Season 5Ks Blessed Sacrament School STRIDE 5K Saturday, Nov 14 - 10am Girls On The Run 5K, Lincoln Land Community College UIS/YMCA STRIDE 5K Thursday, Nov 26 - 8am UIS Turkey Trot, UIS Springfield Campus Kerasotes YMCA STRIDE 5K Thursday, Nov 26 - 8am UIS Turkey Trot, UIS Springfield Campus
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When is YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program 2026 — Springfield, IL?
YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program 2026 — Springfield, IL takes place on November 14, 2026. The race is held in Springfield, Illinois.
Where is YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program 2026 — Springfield, IL held?
YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program 2026 — Springfield, IL is held at 601 North 4th Street in Springfield, Illinois.
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