Panthers Running Club
Panthers Running Club
Get ready to run, have fun, and reach new goals!
We are thrilled to invite all students in grades 1-5 to be part of this exciting journey toward fitness and personal achievement.
Running may be challenging, but the rewards are incredible! Whether you're looking to improve your endurance, set a new personal record, or just enjoy the thrill of moving, Running Club is the place for you!
Each step brings you closer to stronger muscles, a healthier heart, and a proud sense of accomplishment. Let’s lace up, hit the track, and see just how far we can go—together!
Go Panthers! 🖤💛
Why run?
According to the CDC, physical activity is linked to numerous benefits:
Improved Academic Performance: Students who are physically active often have better grades, school attendance, memory, and classroom behaviors.
Enhanced Cognitive Function: Higher levels of physical activity and fitness are associated with improved concentration and memory.
We believe in the power of running to transform lives and are eager to see what your children can achieve with us.
How to Join
Students MUST SIGN UP every year to be part of the Running Club!
Click the Running Club Registration link to sign up your child.
Once your child is registered we kindly ask for a $10 donation to help cover the cost of awards and the Stride Track program.
Please make donations via My School Bucks Account. No cash or check will be accepted. Scan the QR code below to donate.
Running Sessions:
We have two running sessions each year.
Fall Session: August 25 – December 5
Spring Session: March 2 – May 1
Time: 7:15 – 7:40 AM (weather permitting)
Location: PCES Track
Important Notes:
Students must report to their homeroom first before heading to the track.
Parents must use the car/golf cart rider line for drop-off.
Running Club is open to grades 1-5.
Kindergarteners are not eligible to join.
We look forward to seeing our runners out on the track! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Running Club Procedures
Students MUST SIGN UP every year to be a part of the Running Club!
The Running Club will run every morning during Fall and Spring Sessions (weather permitting).
Students in grades 1-5 run certain days of the week. See running schedule above.
Students arriving at school before 7:15 should stay in their car/golf cart or on the bus.
Students MUST go by their homeroom to check in, leave their book bags, and do any morning procedures their teacher wishes.
Once students have permission from their homeroom teacher, they will get their assigned running tag with barcode and lanyard to proceed to the track.
Students MUST have their running tag/lanyard every time they run!
Students will need to come to the track through the courtyard.
Students will run/walk on the track.
Students will get their running tag scanned for each lap completed.
10 laps is equal to 1 mile.
Laps are accumulative and are tracked from the time your child enters the program.
After running, students will return to their homeroom and return their running tags/lanyards to their classroom bucket. The running tags/lanyards are to be kept at school in their classroom.
Students are responsible for their running tag.