LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL
When is LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL?
LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL takes place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Lakeland, FL.
What distances does LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL offer?
LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL offers 2 events: LRC Lightning XC Team, XC Coaches.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC Lightning XC Team | 3.0 km | $0.00 | Register |
| XC Coaches | — | $0.00 | Register |
How much does LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL cost?
Registration for LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL held?
LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL is held in Lakeland, FL at 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd.
About LRC Middle School Development | Lakeland, FL
About FLYRA (Florida Youth Running Association)
The Florida Youth Running Association held the first middle school state meet in 2010. In 2011, the meet was moved to the newly created cross country courses at Holloway Park, an elite series of running trails from 3k to 10k, that we in Lakeland are so fortunate to have access to year-round.
The LRC offered its first development program in 2015, encouraging enthusiasm for running by instilling a love of the sport in a fun and supportive community. The program runs mid-summer through October, and students without a school program or who want to compete at a higher level have to option to join the LRC Lightning cross country team
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS FROM THE RRCA
These are general guidelines and the distance a child can physically and emotionally tolerate will depend on the individual, however, longer distances (10K and over) should wait until after puberty. Running in a kid’s fun run or youth track event can be a great experience for kids. For children 5 and under focus on “dash” events that range from a few yards to 400 meters. For children 5 and over, kids fun runs that are a ½ to 1 mile long may be considered, but allow for a combination of running and walking. Children ages 12 and over may want to participate in a 5K run. Children ages 15 and older may want to participate in a 10K to half marathon event. Children 18 and older may want to participate in a marathon or further distance.
Founded in 1958, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is the oldest and largest national association of runners and running organizations dedicated to growing the sport of running. The RRCA uses the term “running” to encompass the broad spectrum of “running” in the US, including competitive running, jogging, fitness walking, race walking, and wheelchair fitness/racing on roads, trails, and tracks.