Four young women at the 2023 liberty mile
A group of teenagers at the Liberty Mile

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RUN Varsity is the P3R program designed to support, educate and encourage teenage runners. While middle schoolers aspire to run for their school’s varsity team and high school runners compete at the varsity level, all teenagers are welcome at RUN Varsity events. RUN Varsity is the natural transition following P3R's award-winning youth program, Kids of STEEL. RUN Varsity does not interfere with athletes' normal school sports seasons, but in turn supplements them with summer events, grant opportunities, and educational components such as webinars, videos, and in-person events.

About RUN Varsity

RUN Varsity is the P3R program designed to support, educate, and encourage teenage athletes. While middle schoolers aspire to run for their school’s varsity team and high school runners compete at the varsity level, all teenagers are welcome at RUN Varsity events. RUN Varsity is the natural transition following P3R's award-winning youth program, Kids of STEEL. RUN Varsity does not interfere with athletes' normal school sports seasons, but in turn supplements them with summer events, grant opportunities, and educational components such as webinars, videos, and in-person events.

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Upcoming Events and Opportunities

 

P3R Board of Directors' Scholarship

The P3R Board of Directors' Scholarship was established to recognize and support graduating high school seniors who inspire others to MOVE. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service, both through and beyond athletics. 

Recipients are selected based on a combination of school involvement, athletic participation, academics, community service, leadership, and essay questions.

Applications open in January 2026


P3R Movement Grant

The P3R Movement Grant is a unique grant opportunity that is open to any youth (individual and youth organizations serving students under 19 years of age) regardless of sport or activity. If you need assistance with purchasing equipment, registration fees, hosting events, or anything that will help you and/or your team MOVE, this opportunity is for you!

In 2024, P3R awarded $14,000 in grants to 20 schools and youth-serving organizations.

Grant Applications are CLOSED for 2024. Stay Tuned for Applications opening in August 2025.

If you and your team/club are looking to receive a grant in return for volunteering at a P3R Event please apply at the following link - APPLY AND LEARN MORE

 

"Once kids start the Kids of STEEL program, they stay. Having something like RUN Varsity will help to keep them running." - Coach Steph McFerron

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