Kids Run

In Partnership with

Scottsdale-based Naturopathic Specialists

and Dr. Daniel Rubin

Aravaipa Running believes in exercise and diet as key parts to an active and healthy lifestyle for all people in all stages of life.  We especially believe trail running is an engaging way to foster these while appreciating and respecting the beauty of nature.

As part of this belief, we are happy to partner with the Scottsdale-based Naturopathic Specialists who are sponsoring the Aravaipa Youth Runs.  Periodically we will feature one of our trail races and make them available at no cost to runners under the age of 18.  This includes the whole experience available to normal runners including technical shirt, finisher glass, and post-race snacks.  We encourage runners of all ages to enjoy our events in a safe environment, introducing kids to the joy of trail running and the beauty of the Sonoran desert!  Runners under the age of 13 must have an adult accompany them for the entire run.

The more science and medicine progress the more obvious it becomes that prevention of chronic disease should start at a young age. Exercise is an absolute basis for such prevention and it seems these days, that exercise has taken a back seat to more sedentary and indoor activities usually engaged in front of a screen. Likewise, “modernization” of exercise has encouraged our youth towards computer-generated and fantastical representations of real sport. I support efforts which direct our younger generations towards the beautiful outdoors, towards the self-propelled activities that our bodies were meant to perform. Ultimately it is important that our youth recognize that health, happiness and stimulation can still be found is such activities. I salute Aravaipa Running for their dedication to kids’ wellness and Naturopathic Specialists, LLC is proud to be a partner is this endeavor.

The first Aravaipa Youth Run will be the McDowell Mountain Frenzy, which includes a 1.6 mile run specially designed for the kids.  The run will begin at 8:45 AM.  Entry is limited to 50 youth runners.