Alachua County 4-H Running Club

The Alachua County 4-H Running Club supports and empowers youth to put Healthy Living into action through fitness, recreation and service activities. The youth will cultivate skills to make healthy decisions that lead to a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, the youth work towards personal goals, build interpersonal skills and learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship. An emphasis on social-emotional health will help youth develop into confident and caring young leaders who understand how to prioritize holistic health and a balanced lifestyle. Development of these skills will lead to a healthy lifestyle, improve overall well-being and enable the youth to work through challenges. With practice, the youth will become leaders in their communities as they grow into responsible adults. The club aims to promote accessible fitness activities within the local community.