
From the Organizer
Join us at Fenner Nature Center for a fun and active youth running camp designed to build healthy habits and a love for movement! Campers will learn proper running form while improving their speed, endurance, and overall fitness. Each session includes games, drills, and trail runs led by experienced coaches & counselors—all in a welcoming and nature-filled setting.
Eligible campers are kids entering 2nd - 8th grade in the coming school year. Whether your child is new to running or looking to sharpen their skills, this camp is the perfect way to stay active and make new friends.
For 2026, three separate sessions will be offered. Each session will have a similar structure to each other
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Playmakers Youth Cross Country Camp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
28
Days to train
Coming Up
Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K
Less than a mile away
Twilight Run
Less than a mile away
Lansing Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk/Roll
Less than a mile away
Trail Town 10K & 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Playmakers Youth Cross Country Camp
Jul 6, 2026