3 MONTH MARATHON CHALLENGE IS HERE!
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active this fall? Join Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW), the YMCA, and Tackle the Trail for our 3 Month Marathon Challenge!
Challenge: Complete 26.2 miles between August and October by attending our FREE themed community walks and runs!
Designed for children ages 2–12, but families are encouraged to join in the fun!
Event Schedule
Running FUNdamentals
August 12 | 5:00 PM
Putnam Dog Park
Back to School Walk
August 16 | 10:00 AM
Killingly River Trail (meet at Phaiah’s Dog Park, 94 Quinebaug Dr., Danielson)
Superhero Run
August 30 | 10:00 AM
Phaiah’s Dog Park
Bubbles Day
September 6 | 10:00 AM
Phaiah’s Dog Park
14th Annual Lap the Lake
September 20 | 9:00 AM
Old Lake Tavern
YMCA Road to Wellness
October 4 | 11:00 AM
Putnam Dog Park
TackleJR (Separate Registration Required)
October 17 | ? 8:45 AM
Putnam Dog Park
Earn miles at each event as you work toward your 26.2-mile marathon goal! It’s all about building healthy habits, making friends, and having fun together.

