17 Running Games for Kids: How to Get Kids Running for Fun

Kids running is something that always gets me so excited. They start off with so MUCH ENERGY. And when it’s all about play like running games that energy stays high. However, on race day I’ve seen a few spectacular mid-way meltdowns and generally thought “I feel ya kid“.

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So what can we do as running coaches and parents to cultivate the love of running without pushing too far?

A few times each year, I get questions from parents who have a child that just loves to run. Th...