Run Club Menlo Park (RCMP) is a USATF-sanctioned youth running program dedicated to promoting long-distance running among boys and girls in 2nd through 8th grades. The club offers structured practices focusing on cross-country and road racing, emphasizing fun, fitness, and personal growth. Practices are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45 PM, immediately after the Encinal school day ends. RCMP also hosts events like the Run Club Invitational, one of the largest youth cross-country meets in the USATF Pacific Association. The club’s mission is to instill a lifelong love for running in young athletes.