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IT’s CRUNCH TIME, who do you have going all the way? Summer is almost over, the World Cup is coming to an end and official Enrollment starts in 2 wks. (July 27th) Running Club will officially start Sept. 16th Hope everyone has had a great summer so far. ⚽️🔥

Hope everybody’s loving the World Cup as much as I am this summer.

Fun fact:
On average, a soccer player runs 6 to 8 miles (10 to 13 km) during a full 90-minute match. The exact distance depends on the player’s position, playing style, and level of competition.

Hope everybody is staying active this summer. Looking forward to running club starting up again in September.

Want to add a little competitive edge to your game. Check out this new event they’re Youth Horizon is starting. I have done their Easter Sun Run the last 10 years with my school and it’s a great organization with a great purpose.

🎉 Pickleball & Purpose Tournament Fundraiser 🎉
Pickleball & Purpose is BACK!

https://youthhorizons.net/events/pickleball-purpose-tournament

Youth Horizons’ 3nd Annual Pickleball Tournament
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 🕙 9 AM – 12 PM

📍 Chicken N Pickle – 1240 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita
Pickleball & Purpose brings together players of all levels for a day of fun, prizes, and real community good.
Two Brackets. Double the Fun!

🏆 Competitive Division
1st: $300 | 2nd: $200 | 3rd: $100
😄 Just for Fun Division
1st: $100 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50

Registration Fee:
🎟️ Total $100 per team (2 players)
Includes a $10 Chicken N Pickle meal card for each player.
Space is limited – register early and secure your spot!
Minimum age: 14
Good to Know:
Scores not reported for DUPR.
All proceeds go to mentoring and foster residence programs as well as youth and families in need across our community.

We empower young lives by closing the gap for disadvantaged children and youth in our community. Through dedicated mentorship, transformative foster-care residential programs, and impactful community advocacy, we help build a future of possibility and purpose.
Ready to rally for a great cause?
Register before July 21.

Pickleball & Purpose Tournament - Youth Horizons Play with purpose at the 2nd annual Pickleball & Purpose Tournament with proceeds going to Youth Horizons' mentoring and foster residence programs.

You can also follow Wichita Park Run on FB. Get out there Lawrence Lions and stay active.

I have had some people reach out about events and runs over the summer. The link below is a free activity year round.

https://www.parkrun.us/explorationplace/?fbclid=IwVERDUASCkqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexriTJvxy_fEF7l8zz19gZbFmCjQAlPKQn19cg15PiiIPQHxuQEhEusuMrWE_aem_Yk6A7dIj8Bpz1ogPAx_BbQ

home | Exploration Place parkrun | Exploration Place parkrun Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

What a great day for a race. The weather was beautiful and we finished 13.1 miles in 2:12:34. Not sure if thats good but it was a personal best for both of is. Never stop pushing yourself Lawrence Lions and never be afraid to try something new! Everyone have a great summer and I will see you in Aug.

Last night was our final RUNNING CLUB of the 2025–26 school year! 🦁🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Congratulations to all of our runners for an amazing season full of hard work, determination, growth, and countless miles. We are so proud of every student who showed up, pushed themselves, encouraged teammates, and represented the Lawrence Lions with pride.

Thank you to all the families, staff, and supporters who helped make this another unforgettable year. Ten years strong and still running! 💙💛

Once a LION, always a LION. Have an awesome summer and keep running

Shoutout to all of our former Lawrence runners on an incredible middle school and high school track season!

We are so proud to see all of your hard work, dedication, and determination paying off. It’s amazing watching former Lions continue to compete, improve, and represent their schools with pride.

Good luck to all of our middle school athletes competing at All City this week — run fast, compete hard, and have fun!

And best of luck to all of our high school athletes as you head into Regionals and State competitions. Keep chasing your goals and finishing strong.

No matter where you compete, you’ll always be part of the Lawrence Running Club family. Once a Lion, always a Lion!

RUN IT FORWARD
Marathon Kids is a non-profit organization whose mission is to battle childhood in activity. One of the ways they do that is by providing resources to schools and running clubs like ours. The roaring runners utilize them for the badges used for tracking laps, the software that tracks the laps and the awards as students hit different milestones. They’re asking for donations so that they can continue to provide resources to the more than 450,000 students they serve. Any amount helps and if we all chip in some, it can go a long way and we would love to support an organization that has supported us for 10 years. If you were willing to donate anything, we are asking for at least $1. We would greatly appreciate it and donations can be turned into mr. Janzing, Mr. Dohlman or the front office. 

Sorry for the late notice, but we will be having Running Club tonight!

Weather update: High of 58°, NE winds at 10 mph, with a “feels like” temperature around 46°. A little chilly for May—but let’s finish strong! 💪

Reminder: Our FINAL Running Club will be next Wednesday, May 13th. Let’s make it count!