Celtic Youth Running Camp

05/02/2026

04/19/2026

Registration for the 2026 Celtic Youth Running Camp is open and moving quickly! We’ve designed a week that balances high-level athletic education with pure summer fun.

The Daily Routine:
✅ Group runs tailored to age and ability

✅ Pro tips on core strength, stretching, and mindset

✅ Special guest speakers from OhioHealth & Columbus Running Company.

✅ Games, relays, and new friendships

Join the Jerome XC community from June 8-11. Let’s make 2026 the best camp yet!

Big shoutout to our premier sponsors: TRC Services, Village Vision, Sentinal Communications, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Join us for the 8th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp!

02/01/2026

📢 Registration Link!

Join us for the 8th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp!

01/24/2026

Registration is OPEN for Celtic Youth Running Camp 2026!
Camp will be Monday, June 8th through Thursday, June 11th at Dublin Jerome high school. It is open to any student entering 3rd-9th grade. Groups will be formed by age and will accommodate runners of all abilities and experience levels!
Key highlights of camp:
📢 Current Jerome XC coaches are the counselors along with many current Jerome runners
🧠 Renowned local Sports Psychologist will speak to the group
👟 Columbus Running Company shoe presentation
🥗 Dietitian from Ohio Health will give a talk
🏃🏻‍♂️ Jerome alumni currently running at the D1 level will be involved
💪🏼 Education from coaches and guest speakers on stretching, core strength, nutrition, technique, and training mindset
🎈Famous water balloon relay, ultimate frisbee, and many other games
🏃🏻‍♂️🏃 Of course, a daily group run! 😉
⏱️ Timed race on Jerome's 2-mile course and Bibibop on the last day

12/31/2025

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all are enjoying a fun and restful holiday season.

I am beginning preparations for Celtic Youth Running Camp 2026. Our 8th annual camp will be June 8th-11th, 2026 at Dublin Jerome high school with a makeup date if needed on June 12th.

Registration opens Saturday, January 24th.

Would your company be interested in being a sponsor this year? If so, send me a DM.

I'm looking forward to another fun week of camp!

06/06/2025

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️ Celtic Youth Running Camp 2025 is in the books! 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️
150 kids, 35+ counselors, 5 coaches, 4 guest speakers, 3 alumni (currently running in college) who came back to coach, a 2-mile race, and one heck of a time. Thanks to all the amazing coaches and counselors who make it all happen.

Thanks to our sponsors: Columbus Running, KidStrong Powell, TRC Services - Roofing & Remodeling, StretchLab, Dell's Ice Cream, 4 point properties, Dewey's Pizza - Dublin, Holy Moses (Justin Perkins), Tropical Smoothie Cafe, As You Are Cycle + Lagree, and Sentinel Communications!

01/25/2025

Registration is OPEN for Celtic Youth Running Camp 2025!
Camp will be Monday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 5th at Dublin Jerome high school. It is open to any student entering 3rd-9th grade. Groups will be formed by age and will accommodate runners of all abilities and experience levels!
Key highlights of camp:
📢 Current Jerome XC coaches are the counselors along with many current Jerome runners
🧠 Renowned local Sports Psychologist Dr. Todd Kays will speak to the group
👟 Columbus Running Company shoe presentation
🥗 Dietitian from Ohio Health will give a talk
🏃🏻‍♂️ Professional runner(s) will speak to the group
💪🏼 Education from coaches and guest speakers on stretching, core strength, nutrition, technique, and training mindset
🎈Famous water balloon relay, ultimate frisbee, and many other games
🏃🏻‍♂️🏃 Of course, a daily group run! 😉
⏱️ Timed race on Jerome's 2-mile course and Bibibop on the last day

Join us for the 7th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp!

06/06/2024

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️The 6th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp is in the books! 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

131 kids, 7 coaches, 35+ counselors, 4 guest speakers, 3 epic water balloon relay events, a 2-mile race, and one heck of a time. Thanks to all the amazing coaches and counselors who make it all happen.

Thanks also to our sponsors: Columbus Running, KidStrong, StretchLab, Dell's Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee, 4 point properties, Holy Moses Barber, and BIBIBOP Asian Grill!

05/03/2024

One month until Celtic Youth Running Camp! We have another great lineup of speakers and activities. Sign up and spread the word.

Join us for the 6th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp!

02/03/2024

Registration is OPEN for Celtic Youth Running Camp 2024!

Camp will be Monday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 6th at Dublin Jerome high school. It is open to any student entering 3rd-9th grade. Students are split into groups based on age and experience. All experience levels are welcome!

Key highlights of camp:

📢 Current Jerome XC coaches are the counselors along with many current Jerome runners

🧠 Renowned local Sports Psychologist Dr. Todd Kays will speak to the group

👟 Columbus Running Company shoe presentation

🥗 Dietitian from Ohio Health will give a talk

🏃🏻‍♂️ Former Brooks sponsored runner will speak to the group

💪🏼 Education from coaches and guest speakers on stretching, core strength, nutrition, technique, and training mindset

🎈Famous water balloon relay, ultimate frisbee, and many other games

🏃🏻‍♂️🏃 Of course, a daily group run! 😉

⏱️ Timed race on Jerome's 2-mile course and Bibibop on the last day

Join us for the 6th Annual Celtic Youth Running Camp!