Prairie Run Crew
Outreach Program
PRAIRIE RUN CREW OUTREACH PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE RUNNING PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO GROW AND DEVELOP AS THEY DISCOVER NEW SKILLS AND INTERESTS. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SAFE, EXPERIENCE-RICH ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL LEAD TO INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES AND ENDLESS MEMORIES.
ABOUT US
AT PRAIRIE RUN CREW OUTREACH PROGRAM, WE BRING A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RESTORATION THROUGH LIVING A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. WE DO THIS BY LOVING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITIES.
WE BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS THAT INHIBIT PEOPLE FROM STARTING THEIR RUNNING JOURNEY.
The Program
Story Telling
Inspiring Youth
We tell our story and share our passion for running in our clinics. We also connect and inspire youth to dream big and to build self-esteem through goal setting.
Running
Crossing the Finish Line
Through our partnerships, with Brainsport Running Store and New Balance, we try to equip youth with the shoes to support them on their journey with running and improving their lives.
RUNNING CLINICS
Fun for All
In our clinics, we teach warm-up and cool-down techniques, get participants moving and help them with training. Through every stage of the process, we work to ensure everyone has fun.
CTV News Saskatoon
'A message of hope and restoration': Sask. running clinic aims to help young people by staying active
SASKATOON -- After years of struggling with addiction and mental health, Tarrant Cross Child decided to pick up a former hobby of his, and has since decided to use it to help young people across the province.
Cross Child started running while in a rehab centre. Once he finished the program, he said he ran the Saskatchewan Marathon in 2015 — a race he won in 1998.
"To be on the start line after all I’ve come through, because a year before that I couldn’t even run around my block," Cross Child said.(...)
Saskatoon SSSAD Cross Country Races
Prairie Run Crew supported the high school runners as they competed for their schools in the five races in the 2024 cross country season.
Race #1 - 'Juiced to Run' Friday, September 6th 4:15 p.m. at Harold Tatler Park [Fun Run].
Race #2 - 'Heels on Fire' Wednesday, September 11th 4:15 p.m. at Meewasin Park.
Race #3 - 'Ain't No Picnic' Tuesday, September 17th 4:15 p.m. at Lakewood Park.
Race #4 - 'Bustin' Your Buns' Wednesday, September 25th 4:15 p.m. at Victoria Park.
Race #5 - 'Runnin' on Water' City Championships Wednesday, October 2nd 4:00 p.m. at Victoria Park
Thank you to the many volunteers for all their assistance in making these races 'run' smoothly. Sign up below if you're interested in helping!
Saskatoon High School Cross Country Season 2022
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
'I want these kids to experience a victory': Saskatoon runner inspiring hope amid youth suicide crisis, pandemic
Running played a vital role for Tarrant Cross Child as he battled addictions and recovered from a suicide attempt. He also uses running to foster hope in Indigenous youth across Saskatchewan.
The chance to make a positive impact in just one person’s life is the reason Cross Child has continued on his mission through Prairie Run Crew Outreach Program. At one of the communities he visited, there was a 10-year-old girl who had attempted suicide the week before he visited. She attended the clinic and was given a pair of running shoes. Cross Child later learned that the girl’s grades had improved, her attendance was near perfect, she had been participating in gym class and was no longer on the community’s watch list for suicide. (...)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Interested in booking Tarrant Cross Child for a speaking engagement? Please contact getinvolved@prairieruncrew.com for more information.
BE A VOLUNTEER
Want to help us put on great running events? You do not need to be an avid runner to assist in our pledge to help youth & adults become the best possible versions of themselves.
Fill in the form below and someone from Prairie Run Crew will reach out to you.
OUR PARTNERS
Contact Us
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PRAIRIE RUN CREW OUTREACH PROGRAM, OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT US!
103-103B Packham Ave
Saskatoon SK S7N 4K4