Rising NYRR Mindful Virtual Run
While Rising New York Road Runners develops kids’ movement skills through running-based activities, it is just as important to teach kids how to calm their minds and bodies. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and running’s profound impact on mental well-being by signing up young runners of all ages and abilities for this free virtual run. By registering, kids commit to run or walk any distance between May 1 and May 31.
Kids can choose a course outdoors, indoors, or even on a treadmill! There’s no need to track your time—just have fun!
Take part in this event by filling out the form below:
Printable Bib and Finisher Certificate
Kids can print or create a bib of their own for inspiration around the Rising NYRR Mindful Virtual Run. Once they’ve completed the run, they can print out an official Rising New York Road Runners finisher certificate!
No printer? No worries! Check out our video on how to build your own race kit.
In-Person Running Event in Queens, NY
Bring the kids to the Rising NYRR at the NYRR Mindful 5K in Flushing Meadows Corona Park as we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 3. Registration for this event is free and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities.
Free At-Home Resources for Kids
The videos below guide kids through breathing exercises and light movement to help them return to a resting state or to take a moment to pause and reset.
- Feeling Breaths and Sounding Breaths
- Stop the Rock and Balloon Breath
- Movement and Breathing Inspired by Nature
- Sensory Poem and Sensory Breathing
Share Your Experience
What is your reason to run? Who or what are you dedicating your race to? Share your dedication using the hashtags #RisingNYRR and #NYRRMindful5K in your social media posts.