
From the Organizer
Description
Meeting 2 days per week for 5 weeks (Monday's and Thursdays's) a team of coaches led by Queen City Striders- IM Program Coordinator & General Manager, Chad Hause, will be providing a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime. We will break down the fundamental skills of running to meet the needs of all those participating. Our techniques will be taught through specific stretching, drills, bodyweight strength exercises, and of course Running! Included in our program is 10, 1-hour sessions, post practice snacks, program T-Shirt, and discounted entries into local races. n
Location to be determined, our camp will feature drills and activities on the track and field. Parents are welcomed spectate their kids participating in the camp activities. Any general questions regarding the program are encouraged to be asked! Please reach out to the program director, chause@runmqt.com for any questions! All participants will receive complimentary entries into selected local races taking place in the summer and fall months. The program coordinator will be in contact in the weeks prior to the race to verify additional details. If the race falls outside of the Queen City Striders program, they will still receive a complimentary entry or discounted rate. Races to plan on:
-Breakwater 5k MQT (July 25th)
-Trick or Trot - MQT
Iron Mountain Turkey Trot 5K (November 26th)
Little and Big Striders (5-8 years old): 5:30-6:30pm
Dashers and Pacers (9-12 years old): 5:30pm-6:30pm
First day of Camp: June 22nd
Last day of Camp: July 23rd
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
78°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iron Mtn Ford Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,508
as of 2023
Elevation
1,167 ft
Nearest Airport
IMT
Ford Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Queen City Striders - Iron Mountain
Jun 22, 2026