This intergenerational run club in Toronto wants to blaze a path into the sport
The Kickback Run Club in Toronto aims to make running accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including families and seniors. Founded by Jamal Burger, the club encourages participation from those who may not typically engage in the sport. Through partnerships, the club provides resources like running shoes to help remove barriers to entry.
- ▪The Kickback Run Club is designed for participants of all ages and backgrounds, including families with young children and seniors.
- ▪Jamal Burger founded the club to create opportunities for youth from underserved communities in Toronto.
- ▪The club partners with ASICS to provide free running shoes to young participants who attend multiple runs.
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About a kilometre into the route, after the fastest runners had sprinted ahead and the beginners slowed to a jog, a few of the participants came across an unusual predicament. One of the runners was falling asleep.The snoozer in question was Camden Jones, just two years old. He was dressed in a red superhero cape and tucked into his stroller – his mom, Hannah Wright, pushed him along. “No sleeping!” she called out frantically. “You can’t get too cozy!”This was no typical Toronto run club. There were no running belts, or hydration vests, or matching athletic sets to be seen.
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