RUNNING Timers for 8-year-old kids Dear Carol, Thanks for the great page. I am interested in having my class do a running program this year, based on the honor system. Where can I find the average mile time for an 8-year-old? Thanks, Heather Winkopp Dear Heather, At our running club we don't pay attention to "times". We track distance, but I do have some information that may help you you. It comes from the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports. Standards Mile Times for 8-year-olds Presidential Physical Fitness Award Qualifying Standard Boys: 8:48 Girls: 10:02 National Physical Fitness Award Boys: 11:05 Girls: 12:30 Health Fitness Award Boys: 11:00 Girls: 11:00 They also award "participant" awards for kids who try but don't meet the standards. There's a lot of information on this Web site to help you make your running club a lot of fun for kids. Please spend some time browsing and I wish you the best with your club. Good luck, Carol Feel free to email the kid's editor at carolgoodrow@verizon.net.