Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
UMass Track and Field Complex — Umass Track And Field Complex, Amherst, MA
Kids in grades K-8 are invited to join UMass Amherst student athletes for this free program! Through clinics, fun runs, and movement-based programming, we aim to make physical activity accessible, welcoming, and empowering for all children, regardless of background or experience level. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, student athletes proudly launched the first campus chapter of Run Your City to expand access to movement and physical activity for local youth. Run Your City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating free, inclusive running and movement-based events that empower young people through mentorship, community connection, and healthy habits. As founders of the first UMass Amherst chapter, we are working to bridge the gap between collegiate athletics and the local community. Through free clinics, fun runs, and movement-based programming, we aim to make physical activity accessible, welcoming, and empowering for all children, regardless of background or experience level. By leveraging the leadership of UMass student-athletes, our chapter provides positive role models while fostering confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for health and…