New York Road Runners Youth Jamboree, a Track & Field & Wellness Event

May 17, 2009

On an overcast, cool spring day, boys and girls ages 4-15 from around the city participated in the New York Road Runners Youth Jamboree, a Track & Field & Wellness Event on Sunday, May 17. Each year the NYRR Foundation hosts four Jamborees, two of them at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.

Friends, teammates, and family watched from the stands in Icahn Stadium.	The gun sounded to start each race.	World-class runner Boaz Cheboiywo of Kenya awarded ribbons for the long jump.	Seven- and 8-year-olds sprinted down the track in the 200-meter dash.
Approximately 1,000 boys and girls took part in the Jamboree.	Demonstrating great form, these girls were among the many kids giving their all.	This boy showed his stuff as he tried to take the lead.	Jerrel, 8, ran to victory in the 200-meter dash.
Justin, Danny, and Kamau placed in this 200-meter race.	Running to the finish, these three girls gave it their best.	Bernard, Corey, and Sabastian were tired, but happy after their race.	Youssouf, 9, soared in the long jump.
Girls waited to receive the baton in the 4 x 200-meter relay.	Two boys at the Mount Sinai health and wellness booth demonstrated walking a straight line, the test for alcohol abuse.	These 4-year-olds took off at the start of their 55-meter dash with some helping hands from parents.	Cache, age 11, practiced for the shot put competition.
Girls and boys ages 11-15 took part in the afternoon races.	Eleven- and 12-year-old girls showed strength as they rounded the curve.	Off to a great start!	David, 15, Kenneth, 14, and Oshane, 14, on the podium after the 100-meter dash.