HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES NOW OFFERING FIVE-WEEK, IN-PERSON RACE SERIES IN SCHUTTE PARK TO HELP CHILDREN MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. FIRST OF FIVE CONSECUTIVE SUNDAY RACES SET FOR APRIL 24 AT 3 P.M.
Healthy Kids Running Series, a national inclusive and fun youth running experience, inspiring kids (ages 2-14) to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle, is conducting a safe, five-week in-person spring running Series featuring once-a-week racing at Schutte Park, 10 Electric Ave. in Dover, beginning Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. Registration is now open at HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.
“Our races are always kid focused with the ultimate goal of teaching children how to be active and healthy while creating meaningful relationships within our community,” said Melissa Curley, community coordinator of the Dover, DE, Healthy Kids Running Series.
Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week program with once-a-week races on Sundays, beginning April 24 with age-appropriate race distances. Kids compete each week in their designated age or grade level division. Every participant will receive a T-Shirt and Medal. Registration starts at $35 for the five-week Series and is open now at HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org. Healthy Kids Running Series programming is supported by Stride Rite.
“We are closely following the guidelines as suggested by the CDC and implementing many new measures to ensure we protect our runners and their families from becoming ill,” said Jeff Long, founder, Healthy Kids Running Series. “We recognize and understand these are challenging times, but we are offering our runners and their families a safe experience while social distancing to teach kids effort, perseverance, persistence, sportsmanship, independence and grit.”
Healthy Kids Running Series is also offering a virtual alternative, the Virtual World Race, a five-week Series for families not yet ready to gather with other families in their neighborhood with all of the same benefits and features as the in-person Series. Details are available at HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.
Healthy Kids Running Series impacts more than 60,000 youth runners in 300+ communities across the United States. Healthy Kids Running Series engages communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead active healthy lifestyles. Learn more at www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.
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CONTACT: Melissa Curley
302-290-5502
