RAD RUN is a free health and fitness challenge for children held in community parks, schools and sporting clubs around Australia.
RAD Stands For
RAD RUN is a new physical activity initiative aimed at improving the physical and mental wellbeing of children and their families. RAD is an acronym for:
- R is for Resilience - Your child will learn to become a super-adaptable challenge champion.
- A is for Attitude - Your child will sparkle with positivity and shine bright like the sun! We're all about being super-duper optimistic and keeping our minds full of happy thoughts! 🌟
- D is for Determination - Your children will learn how to set goals and then chase after them with all their might, just like superheroes on a mission! 🚀
So get ready to dream big, aim high and make their wishes come true! Let's go, RAD RUNNERS! 🌟
What is RAD RUN?
Get ready to have a blast at RAD RUN! It’s an awesome challenge for your body and mind where you can run, skip, walk or even roll around a cool looped course. The goal? See how many laps you can do in 30 minutes! You’re totally in charge of your speed and distance. So lace up those runners and let’s get moving! Everyone’s invited to join in on the fun, including our awesome friends in wheelchairs. Let’s make every lap count!
Why RAD RUN?
Getting active at RAD RUN will help children develop some awesome superpowers.
Children will develop healthier bones, muscles, joints, heart and lungs
Their coordination, strength, flexibility, balance and muscle control will improve
They will maintain a healthy body weight
Their brain will develop vital connections, leading to improved concentration and thinking skills
They are less likely to develop chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes
Their mental health will improve by reducing anxiety, depression, negative mood, low self-esteem and social withdrawal
Our Goals Are...
- To improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all children
- To instill in children the values of resilience, having a positive attitude and determination
- To be safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun by encouraging children and families of all backgrounds, abilities, and health conditions to participate
- To provide regular, meaningful, physical activity
- To instill a sense of community identity and wellbeing that children will carry forward into their teenage years and subsequent adult lives.
- To foster an environment that facilitates positive lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity.
Find Local RAD RUN Events
RAD RUN comes in 2 forms : 1. RAD RUN LOCAL – weekly events to be held at the same location on the same day/s of the week; 2. RAD RUN NOW – one off events to be held in unique locations, often in conjunction with other events or festivals.
It's free! What's the catch?
We know how exciting it is to join in on all the fun and games of a new activity, however sometimes this can be a bit tricky for families here in Australia because it costs a bomb! But guess what? At RAD RUN, we’re breaking down that barrier! Yep, you heard it right – signing up to join the RAD RUN FUN is totally, absolutely, completely FREE for everyone!
How do we do it? Well, we’ve got this cool idea where we cover all the boring stuff (like paying for equipment and making sure everything runs smoothly) with grants, donations and some super fun partnerships with cool companies. We even have something you can join called the “RAD-CREW” – an exclusive team of RAD RUNNERS, where you get all the inside scoop, cool perks and special access to another layer of fun stuff at RAD RUN! Oh, and did we mention we’ve got some RAD merchandise you can snag to celebrate all the fun you had? So what are you waiting for? Come join the fun at RAD RUN – where the only thing you need to bring is your awesomeness!