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Festus R6 School District

"Educating all students to meet tomorrow's challenges."

Festus Fitness

Festus Fitness Program

A group of children run in a 3K race, wearing matching yellow shirts.Festus Fitness is an Intermediate School program for students in the 5th and 6th grades.  The program helps promote a healthy lifestyle for students.  Every Monday during the 1st semester, students in 5th & 6th grade join parent and staff volunteers to run or walk 1.4 to 4 miles after school.  It culminates with the annual 3K around campus in November.  Every athlete has a goal:  win the race, post a personal best time, or complete the 3 kilometer course.

2024 Festus Fitness 3K

  • A group of kids wearing yellow shirts runs toward the camera.
  • Students running along with an adult.
  • Students, wearing yellow shirts running.
  • Students running down a hill on the sidewalk.
  • A student prepares to break through the yellow tape.
  • Two students racing for the finish line.