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You know I am all about getting kids involved in community events. AND about keeping kids active. So when these two things meet, I get so excited I become a media sponsor. The Grand Rapids Marathon is a huge event for our city, and there is a kids component that I just love. Not only is there a portion of the race the kids can take part in, it keeps them active before that for two months.
Here’s how: The race date is October 16 at 1:30 PM. It takes place at the downtown YMCA. But before that, register your kids for the event. Then, download this log book. They’ll need it to keep track of the distance they cover each week, which is at least one mile three times a week with a friend or family member.
They can start training now, and logging their miles. The log goes through mile 25. As the children reach milestones on their log (5, 13, and 20 miles), they are invited to go to any of the Gazelle Sports locations to receive a prize!
By Race Weekend, the children will have covered nearly a marathon distance. They’ll run or walk the last 1.2 miles starting at the very same Starting Line as the “big kids” do for the Marathon! On the day of the event, pre-registered runners will receive:
- An official race bib.
- Finishers receive a Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Kids Marathon medal and certificate.
- A Really Cool T Shirt.
- Post-race refreshments.
Please help spread the word about this great event. It is free. It is active. It is awesome!!
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10 Responses
What a great event! I can see why you’re excited about it
Thanks for stopping by my feature post and for your sweet comment, have a super day! ~Jinnia
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This is SO awesome! May have to see if I can get my kids interested.
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Big Binder Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
We’ll be there, if that’s any incentive – at least A. would know someone?!
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my girls just said “YES!” how cool is that!
we will be there with bells on….um, er, or running shoes
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Big Binder Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Yay!! A friend of mine does a run around Christmas and they wear bells around their ankles. Can you imagine now noisy?
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It is a very cool thing and I’m SO excited for both of my kids to participate in it this year. 7 & 6 seem like the perfect age to accomplish this big feat for little feet!!! Hope to see you and yours there☺
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Big Binder Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
We will be there!! We are already planning what “snacks we get to eat” afterword. The important things, you know.
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Thanks for the blove as a result of Mamas Little Nestwork! If I lived in MI I’d definitely attend your event. Thanks again for the follow…
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Thanks so much for sharing another GREAT idea, Jen! I’m going to print off the log books now! Sounds fantastic!!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Cindy
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Big Binder Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Thanks Cindy – you too!
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