Race Running

Exciting activity from Europe which has just been included in Para athletics! 

Race Running is an innovative sport for people of all ages living with a physical disability who have impaired balance and are unable to functionally run.

Participating in Race Running provides each individual the freedom to move and run in a supported and balanced way without a walker, wheelchair or similar device.

Who is this program for?

• 7-22 years
• Participants living with physical disabilities with impairments hypertonia, spasticity, dystonia, rigidity, ataxia, athetosis/chorea
• Participants who can weight bare but are unable to functionally run
• Participants who are wishing to increase social & community participation outcomes

What's included?

• Introduction to Race Running including individualised induction sessions, fitting and goal setting session
• Weekly skill development session (either 1:1 or in group environment)
• Sessions are tailored to each individual's goals, needs and abilities

What are the expected outcomes?

• Builds strength and core stability
• Improves mobility
• Preparation for racing and competing for advanced participants
• Have fun and experience the sensation of running, walking
• Improves fitness

Where is this program available?

• CPA Allambie Heights:
  • Wednesday 4-5pm
  • Weekly sessions by appointment: Tuesday 3-.4pm, Wednesday 2-3pm and Friday 3-4pm
• CPA Ryde:
  • Monday 3-5pm

For more specific information about race running please see: Race running - Disability Sport Australia

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O-Ll1TntQ

Register your place today

Limited spaces available, call 1300 888 378, email ask@cerebralpalsy.org.au or complete the registration form at the top of this page.

Groups are term-based and will not run on public holidays. Dates and times are subject to change.