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M2M / Ottawa, Vancouver

M2M Minis: Where fun, friendship and movement meet.

M2M Minis is a running program for 5 to 12 year olds. We share our joy of running with kids, through fun and purposeful practices. The program incorporates games and activities to engage kids in running while keeping a focus on long-term development.
Photo: Connor MacFadyen

Sharing our joy of running

Running has been part of our lives from a young age. But it doesn't always come instinctively to kids.

Our goal is to share the joy of collective movement with kids and nurture their lifelong love of physical activity.

Let's Make it Fun

We believe running should be focused on fun, instead of competition.

Our program incorporates many different games and activities to engage kids in running more.

What we do

Our practices start with a few minutes of easy running. Then we do our dynamic warmup routine to teach fine motor skills. Depending on age and skill level will then do relay races, structured interval workouts or activity stations.

We keep the kids moving and adapt the sessions to their abilities.

Long Term Athlete Development

We will work within the LTAD model developed by Sport Canada to introduce the right amount of running depending on the age of the kids.

The Minis Team

Dylan Wykes

Co-Founder & M2M CEO

Francine Darroch

Co-Founder & M2M Minis Head Coach

Erin Mayo

M2M Minis Head Coach

Theo Hunt

M2M Minis Vancouver Head Coach

Minis Session

Ottawa - Minis - Spring 2026

Sold Out Sign up closed
Saturdays, April 25 - June 20
Brewer Park, Ottawa, ON

This spring we are excited to bring another fun session of the M2M Minis to Ottawa.

Each one hour practice incorporates easy running, dynamic drills, pacing practice, interval workouts and always lots and lots of games. The kids will have the choice to run a lot or a little at any given practice.

Chase the Pace Track Meet and Brewer Park Run Off included as fun "race" experiences.

M2M Minis Ottawa is proudly sponsored by RunOttawa. For this season M2M minis will have access to $10 entries for the following run Ottawa events; Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 1.2k Or 2k Kids Run Ottawa events Canada Day Road Races Frost Country.

Parents of M2M Minis will also be eligible for a 10% discount for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Canada Day road Races, and Frost Country.

**For income restricted families we have discounted entry fees, please contact us for more information**

Groups Hours
5 to 12 years old 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Included
  • 9 x 1hr sessions
  • M2M Minis T-shirt
  • $10 Entry to Ottawa Race Weekend Kids 1.2K or 2K event
  • Entry to 1 race at Chase the Pace Ottawa
  • Brewer Park Run Off - Finale Event
  • 10% discount to RunOttawa events for all M2M Minis Parents
map of the location
Brewer Park, Ottawa, ON

Ottawa - Minis - Spring 2026
Brewer Park, Ottawa, ON

Price150 CA$ + tax
Discounts15% off for 2nd child, 30% off for 3rd child, 4th child and beyond: free
Spots125
Signup byMonday 20 Apr 2026
  • Price
    150 CA$ + tax
  • Discounts
    15% off for 2nd child, 30% off for 3rd child, 4th child and beyond: free
  • Spots
    125
  • Signup before
    Monday 20 April 2026

Ottawa | M2M Next - Junior Development Program - Spring 2026

Sign up closed
Thursdays, April 23 - June 18
Terry Fox Track/Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, ON

The M2M Junior Development Program is led by Olympic marathon runner Dylan Wykes and is intended for kids born 2011 - 2014, who are looking for what's next after they've graduated from our M2M Minis program.

The intention of the program is to build fitness, develop speed and endurance, and prepare athletes for racing middle-distance track and cross country. The program is also open to kids simply looking to train in a more structured and intentional environment, or develop skills applicable to other sports.

We aim to provide athletes with a fun and supportive environment that allows them to continue to explore their joy of running.

**For income restricted families we have discounted entry fees, please contact us for more information**

Groups Hours
Athletes born 2014 - 2011 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Included
  • M2M Next training Tshirt
  • 10 x 75min coached sessions
  • Entry to 1 race at Chase the Pace Ottawa
  • Coach support at select local track meets
map of the location
Terry Fox Track/Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, ON

Ottawa | M2M Next - Junior Development Program - Spring 2026
Terry Fox Track/Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, ON

Price180 CA$ + tax
Discounts15% off for 2nd child, 30% off for 3rd child, 4th child and beyond: free
Spots20
Signup byThursday 16 Apr 2026
  • Price
    180 CA$ + tax
  • Discounts
    15% off for 2nd child, 30% off for 3rd child, 4th child and beyond: free
  • Spots
    20
  • Signup before
    Thursday 16 April 2026

Spring 2026 Ottawa Program Now Sold Out

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