The Lakefront Marathon is excited to announce the return of the Kids Run for 2010 with a great new twist for added participation. It will be the 30 year anniversary of the Lakefront Marathon and we are thrilled to have a unique opportunity for kids to participate too!
What is the Kids Run?
The Kids Run is a non-competitive marathon race designed to promote physical activity for kids and their families. This event allows kids (ages 5 – 14 years of age) to go the marathon distance one mile at a time. For 3-4 months prior to race day, participants will log their miles to reach the ultimate running distance of a marathon. Participants and their families are encouraged to get up and start moving by running or walking ¼ mile, ½ mile, ¾ mile, or 1 mile segments. Participants will log their miles on provided mileage sheets. Parents, teachers, or coaches are encouraged to sign off on the mileage sheets. Kids must have completed 25 total miles between Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and Friday, October 1, 2010. Completed log sheets will be turned in on race day.
On race day at 8:00 AM, participants will finish the last 1.2 miles of the marathon on the race course, crossing the same finish line as Lakefront Marathon participants!
Why should I join the Kids Run?
This program was developed to promote health and physical fitness for today’s youth. The training design will enhance endurance and spark interest in running and walking for the entire family. Every registered participant will receive a training T-shirt and a mileage log sheet at the beginning of the program. Upon completion of 13 training miles, participants will receive a cinch sack. Upon completion of the full marathon, every participant will receive a 2010 Lakefront Marathon Kids Run medal and finish line T-shirt.
How do I register for the Kids Run?
Registration is free thanks to our sole sponsor BodyBasix. Individual participants (ages 5 – 14 years of age) can register for the Lakefront Marathon Kids Run through a downloaded registration form and mail the form to:
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon Kids Run
C/O Stacy Stolzman
4670 Kerechun Rd
Hubertus WI 53033
Please attach a 250 word essay with your individual registration on how fitness and nutrition play a vital role in today’s youth. This will help determine eligibility due to the limited enrollment numbers.
Several community organizations (MPS, Boys and Girls Club, Whitnall School District, UNCOM, and WAC) have been invited to register in group format. If you are part of one of these community organizations, please talk with them for registration materials. For more information on group registration, please e-mail kidsrunlakefrontmarathon@yahoo.com
Link to Registration and Waiver Form (PDF format)
STEP 1: Registration
Registration is free and can be completed through a downloaded registration form for individuals. Groups may register through their invited group registration process. Completed registration forms and payment must be received by Friday, September 3, 2010.
STEP 2: Tracking Miles on the Log Sheet
Participants run 25 miles prior to Race Day recording each completed mile segment on the log sheet. Parents, coaches, or teachers can initial each mile segment in the boxes provided on the log sheet. 25 miles must be completed between June 1 and October 1, 2010. Your training packet and T-shirt will be mailed to you after completed registration is accepted.
STEP 3: The Final 1.2 Miles
The final 1.2 miles are run on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 8:00 AM at Veterans Park in Milwaukee.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up can be completed at the following:
• Race Expo (MSOE Kern Center, 1245 N Broadway, Milwaukee WI 53202) on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 4 PM – 7 PM and October 2, 2010 from 9 AM – 6 PM
• Race Day (Veterans Park, Milwaukee starting at 7:30 AM near the Lakefront Marathon Finish Line)
Only one parent or guardian is allowed to accompany each registered participant on the 1.2 mile race course on October 3, 2010.
Please direct any questions to kidsrunlakefrontmarathon@yahoo.com
Sign up today!