8k Middle School Challenge

The 8k Middle School Challenge is for middle school students who are dedicated to fitness and who wish to experience the fun, excitement, and satisfaction of training for and completing an eight kilometer road race.  Students taking part in the 8k Middle School Challenge are given a 9 week training program to prepare for the Shamrock TowneBank 8k on March 17, 2012 (St. Patrick's Day!).  Many middle schools in the Hampton Roads area have after school running clubs to support students who are training, and a cash prize is awarded to the school with the highest participation.  Any middle school student may enter the Challenge, however-his or school does not have to participate in order to register!

The 8k Middle School Challenge is NOT a separate event from the Shamrock TowneBank 8k!  Middle school students taking part in the challenge are simply part of the field for the TowneBank 8k.

Click below for a training program and training log.

9 week beginner training program

Training log

Contact Us:

For more information regarding the 8k Middle School Challenge, please contact Kristyn Hedley, Middle School Challenge coordinator, at kristyn@jandaracing.com