A runner crosses the finish line at last year’s Boys Run 5K. Registration is now open for this year’s cohort at Keet Goshi Heen Elementary School. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)
Prevention Director Julia Smith and Lauren Havens, the school program coordinator for Sitkans Against Family Violence, came in to talk about “Boys Run I toowú klatseen: Strengthen Your Spirit!” The program was designed to bring running and healthy lifestyles to Alaska’s 3rd – 5th grade boys. Boys Run is modeled after the nationally established Girls Run.
In its second year, Boys Run is expanding to Kake and Juneau. The Sitka season will run for 10-weeks starting on Thursday, September 10th for the T/Th team and Monday, September 14th for the M/W team. The season will end with a Community 5K on December 5th, 2015.
Registration is open to all 3rd to 5th grade boys at Keet Goshi Heen Elementary School.
