KIDS RUN MONTE VISTA

Kids Run Monte Vista is an after school running program aimed at getting kids fired up about running, fitness, and living a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to inspire, challenge, and motivate our young athletes in a supportive environment where each athlete can discover his or her “inner strength and amazing-ness.”

Kids Run Monte Vista is lead by dedicated coaches who are passionate about running, and sharing their joy of health and fitness with the team. Our coaching style focuses on fun and personal progress as we motivate our athletes to set big goals and consistently work toward them with positivity. Our team culture is one of support, tradition, and celebrations all along the way. No experience is need for our run clubs. All levels and abilities are welcome.

Program Details:

Each practice is filled with fun running drills and games, and age-appropriate distance runs to help our young athletes build endurance, get fit and have fun with a squad of supportive teammates. Our runners leave each practice feeling energized and surrounded by team spirit. Together, we will train for a 1-mile race held at the end of the season.

When: Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00, Jan 15 - Mar 5 2026

THIS TEAM IS NOW FULL. REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

What is Included in our 8-week program:

• Team shirt

• Custom running log

• Incentives that help motivate our athletes each week and celebrate their effort

• Words of the Week and Runners of the Week

• Marathon medal when athletes reach their season goal

• A team philanthropy project, which teaches the joys of giving back to our community

• Healthy snack and a focus on the importance of healthy nutrition

• Guest speakers

• Participation in a 1-mile race at the end of the season

• End of the season awards celebration with special acknowledgements for each child

• Unlimited smiles, high-fives, and boundless energy

Coaches: Becky Aaronson is Kids Run SB Director and an experienced youth coach, motivator and mom. She has been coaching the youth of Santa Barbara for well over a decade, and has been running most of her life. She runs for the love of the sport and the fun challenges it brings in a variety of distances and terrains, including marathon & ultra marathon distances. She has also experienced the exhilaration of crossing two Ironman Triathlon finish lines. One of her greatest joys is helping kids discover how much fun running can be, and how much health & fitness can contribute to living their best lives.