About The Juniors Program
Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 season for The Woodlands Running Club – Juniors program.
The Woodlands Running Club-Juniors is a program for youngsters 2 to 17 years old who like to run or want to start running. Our Juniors run three times each week and are required to log at least 25 miles by February 15, 2026. They will then participate in The Woodlands Marathon 2K Family Fun Run on February 21, 2026 to obtain 26.2 miles and receive the marathon medal in addition to the 2K medal. The 2K fun run (or the 5K) at The Woodlands Marathon is REQUIRED, in addition to at least 25 miles logged during the season, for the junior runner to receive their marathon medal and their race medal.
For updated information be sure to “like” us on the Junior’s Facebook page
How to register for the 2025-2026 Juniors:
Every Junior runner must be a current member of The Woodlands Running Club via a family membership. A family membership is $26 and covers every member of the family.
[1] Join TWRC with a family membership. Click HERE to Join TWRC Today
If you have an existing membership to the club, please log into your TWRC account BEFORE trying to renew your membership. If you have forgotten your password, please reset it.
NOTE – If you have reset your password but did not get the reset email, PLEASE check these two items:
– Your email spam\junk folder.
– The email you used to sign up for the club. Is it the same one you are trying to reset?
[2] For each junior, fill out a Juniors Registration Form here: Juniors Registration Link. You MUST be logged into the website and a current TWRC FAMILY member to access the link.
Junior shirts are NOT available for ordering at this time.
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- PLEASE login first and then go to the ORDER link below to order your Junior’s shirts
- Both Adult and Youth Juniors TWRC shirts can be ordered
- Shirts MUST be ordered by: TBD
- All shirts will be available for pickup once they are ready
- No shirts will be shipped
- The shirts cost: TBD
ORDER your Juniors Shirt here! – STILL CLOSED for now, will open up later in the Fall of 2025
ORGANIZED GROUP RUNS – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please download the Remind app to receive weather and other important updates. Use code twrcjr to join the class in the app or text @twrcjr to 81010.
- Saturday from 8:00 am – 9:00 am at The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus track
- Sunday from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus track
- Tuesday from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Creekside at Rockwell Park
- Wednesday from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at Shadowbend Park
If you are interested in volunteering to assist at any of the in-person running days, or if you are interested in adding another day during the week and leading that session, please email president@thewoodlandsrunningclub.org
We can’t wait to see you out logging miles!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Kickoff: Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 8 am at The Woodlands HS 9th Grade Campus track
- Kona Ice laps: October 19, 2025 – The Woodlands HS 9th Grade Campus track
- One 4 TX Kids’ Fun Run (for kids ages 5-12): Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7 am (for the overachievers, you can run this and run laps after at the 9th Grade Campus track at 8 am) Register here
- YMCA Run Thru The Woods 1-mile kids race: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 7:30 am. Register here
- Jingle bell laps: Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8 am at The Woodlands HS 9th Grade Campus track
- The Woodlands Marathon 2k (or 5k): Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2k participants will need to be at the starting line by 8:45 am. Register here Highly suggest you register early. The 2K sold out early last year.
- End of year celebration and awards: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4 pm at the Bear Branch Pavilion.
Rules & Running Etiquette
- Sign out at every group run (sign out is where you log your miles).
- Wear good running shoes and a comfortable outfit.
- Bring a water bottle to every run.
- Be courteous to other runners.
- Parents are welcome to run with their children, but please be mindful with younger runners.
- Runners can stay on the inside track; walkers should stay on the outside track and let the faster runners pass.
- Listen to all instructions.
- There is no limit to the miles they can log during the 1 hour organized run.
- Runners can log miles from certified races where we can verify the distance and the participation of the runner.
- Virtual race miles will not be accepted.
- Runners need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
The Woodlands Running Club cannot assume any responsibility for the conduct of its members and/or for injuries or illnesses
LOGGING YOUR MILES
We will keep track of your miles through our sign out sheet. When you arrive at a group run and complete your run, you must sign out and tell the group leader how many miles you logged. If you forget to sign out, we will have no record of your miles, so this is very important.
We will make available a link to the Google Doc file that tracks your miles.
FAQ
What happens if I forget to log my miles with the group leader?
The club will have no record of the miles you ran that day. Please contact us immediately so we will try to help you. Most of the time, we saw you and remember you were there, if you contact us as soon as possible.
As a courtesy we will add your miles to your log one time only per season.
Can I run the 5k instead of the 2k to obtain my marathon medal?
Yes, you can run either one to qualify for your marathon medal.
What happens if I cannot run the 2k race on February 21, 2026?
You won’t be finishing the program, even if you have more than 26.2 miles in your log. No exceptions.
How is the Woodlands Marathon related to the Juniors program?
The Woodlands Running Club has no affiliation with The Woodlands Marathon organization. The Woodlands Marathon invites all the junior running clubs in the area to participate in their program, but we are not related. If you have a problem with your 2k/5k race registration you should contact The Woodlands Marathon organization directly.
What kind of shoes should I wear?
Good running shoes will save your feet (and the rest of your body) from most injuries. Please wear running shoes to every run. If you’re not sure if your shoes are good ones, ask the parent volunteers. We also recommend shorts and shirts made from wicking material to help keep your sweat from sticking to you.
Do we need to warm up every time we run?
Injuries may result when you don’t warm up adequately before running. We recommend you do some warm up on your own before you can start your run. Stretching is a good idea but should NEVER happen until you’ve warmed up your muscles. Stretching cold muscles can cause serious harm. So, always do your warmups and drills before you stretch, or save your stretching for AFTER the workout.
What should I drink and eat?
We recommend a healthy diet for all our Juniors (and of course their parents too). It is recommended that you eat plenty of carbohydrates such as rice, pasta and even frozen yogurt. You should also have some good lean proteins like chicken, fish, beans or eggs. It’s a good idea to have a small light snack before your workouts such as fruit or a handful of almonds. And bring a snack for after the run too.
You also need to drink plenty of water. Because you are not running a really long distance, you do not need sports drinks. Stay hydrated!
You will be notified of any cancellations such as those due to weather via the Facebook site and RemindMe app.
For updated information be sure to “like” us on the Junior’s Facebook page