A youth trail running camp held its most recent session at North Cheyenne Cañon Park, concluding on July 31, 2024, and drawing children from across the Colorado Springs area to one of the city's signature natural settings.
The three-day program enrolled 34 junior athletes. Organizers designed the camp to open the sport of trail running to children ranging from second through eighth grade, with an emphasis on making participation feel welcoming to all kids.
The program was founded roughly four years ago by local coach Dreama Walton and professional runner Joseph Gray, who partnered on the idea as a way to invest in the broader community. On the camp's closing day, Walton ran alongside a participant along the Chamberlain Trail.
Families seeking additional details about the program or Walton's nonprofit organization can find information at dreamateamway.org.
Whether organizers plan to expand enrollment or add future sessions has not yet been announced.