At Whittier Middle School, we believe students are at their best when they have a chance to be active.  Building movement into the school day has a positive impact on students’ confidence, focus, preparedness to learn, and performance. 

In an effort to create more activity for students, teachers and staff created a full-school running program in 2012.  The program has evolved over the years, but it has consistently helped develop the community within the school, strengthening relationships amongst students and between students and teachers. 

The Whittier Run Program is on pause, but activity has increased.  Our part-time physical education teacher moved to full-time last year, and we were able to increase students access to P.E. by 37%.  Exercise and activity continue to be priorities, and we are proud to offer the 5K again this year.  

The Tri-Town Family 5K was created to culminate Bruce M. Whittier Middle School's first run program in the fall of 2012.  Originally named the Whittier Family 5K, the first race was a great success with 236 people finishing the run/walk event.  Over the first eleven years, 2,547 people have crossed the finish line.  

​Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to offer free registration!  We look forward to seeing you in Minot!