BEING FIT CAN BE FUN
The Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run is held each May for elementary school students in the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709) district.
In keeping with our mission of providing our area’s children with opportunities and pathways to live healthy and active lifestyles, the Young Athletes Foundation brings together more than 2,000 elementary school students for an end-of-year celebration of the hard work they put into their physical education classes.
Participants have the chance to run 1/4 mile race with their classmates, and each student is presented at the finish line with a ribbon and commemorative T-shirt.
Additional support for the Fit-n-Fun Run is provided by Duluth Public Schools and Advantage Emblem & Screen Printing.
YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION
The mission of the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) is to assist in the promotion, development, and growth of youth athletics and activities that encourage physical fitness, mental, and emotional well-being.
Since its inception in 1990, the YAF has donated more than $1.8 million in the form of grants, scholarships, athletic shoes, and kids’ programming.
Proceeds from events such as the KP Challenge, Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K, Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, Minnesota Mile, and Superior Nightmare 5K go to benefit the YAF’s charitable programs.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of our YAF events or have any other questions, please contact our Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.