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RunStrong Upcoming Race Alert - Dino Dash Sunday, November 5, 2023
The Dino Dash will return to The Market Place on Sunday, November 5th. Sponsored by KAMSF, RunStrong participants will join runners from all over Orange County to compete in the 5k. Comprised of student athletes from the Santa Ana Unified School District, RunStrong is now one of the largest running clubs in Orange County. Sponsor a student or join us in the Team Area to volunteer. KAMSF - providing opportunities for Santa Ana students to excel athletically and academically. |
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KAMSF Annual ASICS Shoe Distribution
One of the highlights of the year is the Annual KAMSF Shoe Distribution. Since 2018, the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation has provided a generous grant to provide deserving students with new, high quality ASICs Running shoes - shoes that allow students to race with confidence and pride. Over the years, close to 3,000 pairs of shoes have been purchased and distributed to RunStrong students. |
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RunStrong is now one of the largest running clubs in Orange County and dominated the "Santa Claus for a Cause" 5k/10k at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday, December 17th. Over 250 runners from Santa Ana competed in the festive, holiday themed race with many placing first in their age groups. Thanks to all the parents who helped to distribute snacks, water, Christmas headbands and candy canes!
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KAMSF presents our Winter 2022 RunStar Featured Student Runner Priscilla Van BusKirk
Priscilla is an active, a well-rounded senior at Segerstrom High School. As a student athlete, not only is she focused on doing well in her AP and Honors classes, but achieving athletic excellence competing in Cross Country, Soccer and Track & Field. As early as the 5th grade, Priscilla discovered a love for running and often found herself outrunning both girls and boys during recess. At MacArthur Intermediate School, she was introduced to Cross Country and to Coach David Diaz, coordinator of the RunStrong Program at the time. |
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KAMSF presents our Fall 2022 RunStar Featured Student Runner Kiara Padilla
9-22-22 - Kiara began participating in the RunStrong Program as a 6th grader at Mendez Fundamental school after hearing about the program from her older brother. Kiara was a focused, disciplined runner during her three years with Runstrong and now runs 5k races on a regular basis. In fact, the program introduced her to the joys of running and to the benefits of seeing her hard work and training pay off in faster times race after race. |
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RunStrong 2021-22 ReCap: We came back Strong!
After 2 years of virtual challenges and drive-through activities, RunStrong students were excited to participate in local running events again. The Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation sponsored over 600 runners from Santa Ana in three events: the “Dino Dash”, the “Santa Claus for A Cause” Run and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s “Reaching for the Cure” race. At each event, RunStrong was the largest team registered with the most enthusiastic runners! Read more. |
"Thank you so much for being with us in every race and for supporting everyone in RunStrong and for buying us those shoes. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been able to run in the 3 races. Thank you so much for the shirts and bags. ". ~ Eric, McFadden Intermediate School
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