2021 Update: we are hopeful to be able to begin staging our youth programs soon, so please check back for updates as the year progresses and COVID-19 protocols change!

 

Something for everyone

GLIRC is dedicated to runners of all ages and abilities! From kids fun runs to our annual High School Grant Program, we work to support young athletes and help grow the future of our sport.

 
 
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Include your young athlete in a family membership

Your little athlete can be a GLIRC member, too! Extend your individual membership to include all family members for only $5. 

Family membership extends GLIRC benefits to all family members, meaning they will receive race discounts, local running store discounts, result inclusion in Long Island Footnotes, Facebook group access, and more. 


Kids' fun runs & youth discount races

Children 12 and under are invited to run in any of the fun runs we offer, accompanying select 5K races:

Runners 16 years and under can receive up to a 50% discount off pre-registration prices at select races including:

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high school grant program & herb grayson memorial scholarship

Annually, GLIRC awards a Nassau County or Suffolk County public high school with a $5,000 grant to support their cross country and/or track and field programs. All public schools are invited to apply. More information can be found here and an application can be found here.

In addition to the grant, GLIRC annually awards the Herb Grayson Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 award, to a high school senior with involvement in and service to the Long Island running community. Submit an online application via Google Form HERE or print out a hard copy of the PDF linked here. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the deadline of April 10, 2023 to be considered.


MILES FOR MATT JUNIOR TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM

Have your young athlete give it a tri! The Miles for Matt Jr. Triathlon Training Program, consisting of six training sessions, prepares children ages 8-13 in all triathlon components: swimming, biking, running, and transition. All sessions are held Saturday afternoons from July 13th and August 17th at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. 

Participants will learn correct form in swimming, biking and running, proper nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, apparel, bike accessories, etc., and the importance of training in an educational and FUN setting.

The Jr. Triathlon Training Program will lead up to participation in the Runner’s Edge-TOBAY Junior Triathlon in late August. 

Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unattended and be able to ride a two-wheel bike comfortably.

Click here to register.

For more information call the GLIRC office: (516) 349-7646

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