Thanks to the huge success of the Lakefront Marathon Kids Run in 2010, we are proud to announce that the Lakefront Marathon Kids Run is returning for 2011. We hope kids and families from the area will be able to join us for months of marathon training and race day marathon completion. We are moving the Kids Run to Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM to allow more time for the event in the Marathon Finisher area.
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 full 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 logbooks. Parents, teachers, or coaches will sign off portions of miles on the mileage logbooks. Kids must have completed 25 total miles between Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Friday, September 30, 2011. Completed logbooks will be turned in on race weekend.
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, 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. Registered participants will be able to run at several summer training events with participants from the Lakefront Marathon. Every registered participant will receive a specially designed LFM Kid’s Run training T-shirt and a mileage log book at the beginning of the program. Upon completion of the full marathon, every participant will receive a 2011 Lakefront Marathon Kids Run medal, cinch sack, and finish line T-shirt.
How do I register for the Kids Run?
Registration begins May 1, 2011.
Registration is only $5 thanks to our sponsor Body Basix. This registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please make checks payable to: Lakefront Marathon.
Participants (ages 5 – 14 years of age) can register for the Lakefront Marathon Kids Run through a downloaded registration form. Please send registration form, essay, and registration fee to:
Body Basix
405 Genesee St, Suite 338
Delafield, WI 53018
Several community organizations (MPS, Boys and Girls Club, Whitnall School District, Neighborhood House, 16th Street Clinic, Downtown Health Center, UCC, UNCOM, YMCA, Girls on the Run, DASH) 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 individual or group registrations, please mail kidsrunlakefrontmarathon@yahoo.com
Downloaded forms:
Registration and Waiver Form
Group Registration Form Instructions
STEP 1: Registration
Registration is $5 and can be completed through a downloaded registration form for individuals.
Groups may register on the same forms. Please send all group registrations together in one packet and complete the group contact information form to identify a single contact and mailing address for all materials. The group’s contact person will be responsible for dispersing materials to each registered participant. Completed registration forms and payment must be received by Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
STEP 2: Tracking Miles on the Log Book
Participants run 25 miles prior to Race Day recording each completed mile segment on their personal log book. Parents, coaches, or teachers can initial each mile segment in the boxes provided. 25 miles must be completed between June 1 and October 1, 2011. Your training packet and T-shirt will be mailed to you or your group leader after completed registration is accepted.
STEP 3: Training runs will be occurring during the summer months. Please check back for dates and times.
STEP 4: The Final 1.2 Miles
The final 1.2 miles are run on Saturday, October 1, 2011, 3:00 PM, at Veterans Park in Milwaukee.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up can be completed on Race Day from 2:00 – 2:45 PM at Veterans Park in Milwaukee.
Only one parent or guardian is allowed to accompany each registered participant on the 1.2 mile race course on October 1, 2011.
Please direct any questions to kidsrunlakefrontmarathon@yahoo.com