Mini Mermaid Running Club
Wellness and Fitness ServicesCalifornia, United States1 Employees
Mini Mermaid Running Club is a wellness and fitness organization that uses structured movement programs to help children build self-efficacy, set goals, and develop empathy. Its offerings, including the Mini Mermaid Running Club and Young Tritons Running Club, operate through volunteer-led groups that meet bi-weekly in 1.5-hour sessions and culminate in a local 5K event. The organization emphasizes developing self-compassion and healthy peer relationships as a foundation for broader community impact, aiming to serve thousands of children annually across the United States and abroad. Based in Santa Cruz, California, MMRC was established in 2009 through collaboration among professionals in health, nutrition, education, fitness, and mental health, and operates with a diverse board to guide its child-development and wellness initiatives.