Running for Youth Program

The SYTA Youth Foundation Run Team uses long distance running/walking as a symbol of endurance and hope. The goal is simple - to raise money for youth to travel with their schools or youth organizations. Participants on the Run Team fundraise on behalf of the SYTA Youth Foundation, train and participate in a marathon or half-marathon, and run in honor of a student who has been chosen to receive a Roads Scholarship. In exchange for participation, Run Team members receive roundtrip airfare, lodging, and entry into the selected Marathon. The 2013 Run Team will be participating in the Utah Valley Marathon/Half Marathon/10K on June 8, 2013.      

Meet & support our 2013 Running for Youth team today!   

Take a closer look into the SYTA Youth Foundation's 2012 Run Team - enjoy the video!  
                                                                                       

A Personal Invitation from Kirk Troen and Ellen Lurz, Board of Trustees, SYTA Youth Foundation and Cindy Thomas, Running For Youth Committee Chair

We enthusiastically invite you to join the Running For Youth Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K Team! Ok, so you might not be a runner, that's ok..., we'll help you get there! The SYTA Youth Foundation is looking for motivated individuals to challenge themselves, run the Utah Valley Marathon/Half Marathon/10K, and raise money for the SYTA Youth Foundation programs.

Our goal is for the Running For Youth Run Team to once again more than double from our previous year, bringing us to an anticipated 40 runners in our 4th year! Together, this Team will raise more than $100,000 for kids that need help. We will be running with you on 6/8/13, and we will help you with your training and fundraising from now until race day. We know we can help you get into great shape and we also know you'll have a lot of fun along the way! Please run with us and raise money for the SYTA Youth Foundation!

Applications are due by 12/1/13, so please sign up up right away so you can get started on your training and fundraising. All information is available below and if you have any questions, please contact us right away. We are all here for YOU!

For training questions: pls contact Ellen Lurz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Kirk Troen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For an application or questions about the program: please contact Emily Milligan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download the Running for Youth Packet today! 

Between us, we've run more than 30 marathons, so we have the experience to get you to the finish line!

Go Team!!!

Kirk & Ellen