James Joyce Ramble 10 Km

About the Program

The Needham Track Club Spring Track Program is open to children age 4-14. The program meets on Sundays from April 12 – June 14, 2026 at DeFazio Track in Needham. There are two sessions to choose from: 9:15 - 10:20 am and 10:45 - 11:50 am. Children age 6.5-14 can choose a sprinting group or a distance group. Age 6.5 can choose to remain with an age 5-6 team.

The weekly sessions include warm up, stretching, running drills, sprinting and distance training, hurdles, field event technique building and warm down. Field event training will be available on events such as long jump, shot put, high jump, and turbo jav. Children are placed in teams where they remain for the entire session.

The season tuition includes an NYTC Spring Program T-shirt, and all sessions.

Empowering Dorchester youth to move with confidence, lead with purpose, and grow through community.

SelfLuv in Motion is a FREE 6-week youth athletic and character development program designed for children ages 4–13 in the Dorchester community.

This structured outdoor series builds strong bodies, confident minds, and positive leadership skills through age-based running instruction, agility training, teamwork challenges, and mindset development all within a supportive and empowering environment.

Participant Groups

Participants will be grouped by age to ensure developmentally appropriate instruction:

Mini Movers (Ages 4–6)

Fun movement games and foundational motor skill development.

Rising Runners (Ages 7–9)

Skill building, teamwork, and personal goal setting.

Future Leaders (Ages 10–13)

Endurance training, leadership roles, accountability, and confidence development.

Program Details

Location: Harambee Park

15 Talbot Ave

Dorchester, MA 02124

Sundays | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

April 26 – June 7, 2026

Cost: FREE

Limited to 40 participants

Spots are intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention and a high-quality experience for every child.

This is a structured 6-week cohort program. Consistent attendance is expected to maintain enrollment. Families are encouraged to commit to the full series to ensure the best experience for their child.

📆 Session Dates

• April 26

• May 3

• May 10

• May 17

• May 31

• June 7

The series concludes with a community Celebration Run that recognizes participants' growth, leadership, and achievement.

3Mile and 1/2 mile Run, Walk or Roll

The First 100 registered runners receive a FREE race shirt!!!

This event is sponsored by the Friends Of Norwood SEPAC and ABL Fitness to raise acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities to make Norwood an accepting, inclusive and accessible community!

ABL Fitness is a nonprofit fitness clinic that empowers kids, teens and adults with disabilities specializing in neurodiversity by combining movement, sensory regulation, and individualized coaching to build confidence, connection, and lifelong physical, social, and emotional strength. Their mission is to create a safe, welcoming space where every athlete is presumed capable, supported through personalized strategies, and celebrated for who they are. Through trust, connection, and adaptive fitness, they help individuals break barriers, foster independence, and realize their full potential.

Friends of Norwood SEPAC is the nonprofit arm of the Norwood Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) that supports the mission to build understanding, respect, and support for children with special needs in Norwood by fostering parent networking, advising the district on special education programs, promoting communication and inclusion, and offering informational forums and resources to families.