Tue · Sep 8 · 5am
Recreation Department's Running Club
Springfield, NJ · Meisel Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081
Springfield Recreation Department is offering a Running Club designed to build children's fitness,confidence, and running skills. The program emphasizes proper technique, injury prevention, and the benefits of regular exercise.
The Running Club runs for K-9th graders who live in or attend school in Springfield. Two session options are available: Tuesday, September 8–November 10, 2026, or Thursday, September 10–November 12, 2026. No classes on Tuesday, October 6 and November 3, or Thursday, October 8 and November 5. Classes meet at Meisel Avenue Park. Grades K-3rd meet at 4:15–5 p.m. Grades 4th-9th meet at 5:15–6:15 p.m.
The program highlights the importance of physical fitness training and the body's positive response to exercise. Children learn to run faster over short and long distances. Agility drills and injury prevention techniques are taught, along with introduction to endurance running, proper breathing and footwork, stretching, and more. Professional coaching instruction is provided by Megan Rezvani of High Rez Fitness. Each child receives a keepsake apparel item per session. The cost is $150 per child per day session.
Registration is open online at register.communitypass.net/springfield using Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. The refund deadline is Friday, August 21, 2026. Discover more children's athletic programs and fitness activities in Springfield on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: Township Springfield, New Jersey
FAQ:
Q: Who can participate in Running Club?
A: K-9th graders who live in or attend school in Springfield.
Q: When are the sessions and what are the class times?
A: Tuesday September 8–November 10 or Thursday September 10–November 12 (no classes Oct 6, Nov 3 for Tuesday; Oct 8, Nov 5 for Thursday). Grades K-3rd at 4:15–5 p.m., grades 4th-9th at 5:15–6:15 p.m.
Q: Where does the program take place?
A: Meisel Avenue Park in Springfield.
Q: Who is the coach?
A: Megan Rezvani of High Rez Fitness provides professional coaching instruction.
Q: What is the cost and what is included?
A: $150 per child per day session. Includes professional coaching and one keepsake apparel item per session. Does not include sneakers or water bottles.
Q: How do I register?
A: Register online at register.communitypass.net/springfield with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Refund deadline is August 21, 2026.
