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Kids Run & Marathon
Register for the THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run & Marathon - Sunday, October 7, 2012. Start: 10:15 a.m.
- Event is capped at 1,000. Register early to avoid disappointment.
- Route: 1.2 km. Starts on Kingston just off Menzies, on the west side of the Legislative Buildings, where the marathon and half marathon start. Kingston, right on Montreal, right on Quebec, left on Pendray, right on Belleville and finishing at the finish line in front of the Legislative Buildings. The kids will continue through the finish line into a corral on the driveway of the Legislative Buildings.
- Download 2012 Kids Run Brochure and Marathon Tracker (PDF).
Course Map
Who is the 1.2km Run For?
All kids 12 years old or younger who wish to run or walk 1.2kms and for kids completing the last stage of the Kids Marathon (tracker) program. Parents can run alongside their child (age 9 and under) in the kids run; parents do not have to register.
How Does the Kids Marathon Work?
Using the THRIFTY FOODS Activity and Eating Tracker, Kids Marathon participants can choose to complete 41 km prior to race day and run or walk the last 1.2 km on Sunday, October 7, 2012. They complete a “marathon” (42.2 km) as soon as they cross the finish line.
Thrifty Foods Activity and Healthy Eating Tracker
Track your activity and nutrition leading up to Sunday, October 7, 2012 and participate in the 1.2 km THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run!
Before race day, complete 41 km by tracking your activity. Run or walk your last 1.2 km on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Track your servings of fruits and veggies. 2012 Tracker available now (PDF)!
Have a teacher or parent initial the tracker as you complete the runs or walks.
Hand in your completed tracker at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo for your Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon Finisher Certificate.
Timeline
Kids will cross the finish line as the last of the Half Marathoners are coming across the line and before the first Marathon finisher crosses. There is a kids Finish Corral after the finish line.
What Is The Cost?
$15 entry fee includes a T-shirt (100% cotton), goody bag, race number and medal. Goody Bag courtesy of THRIFTY FOODS.
- Draw Prizes
All children participating in the THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run & Marathon will have their name entered in a draw for - prize TBA. Children must be present at the start line to win.
- School Challenge
Schools that have 10 or more children entered in the Kids Run prior to September 21 will have their school name printed on the back of their race shirt. Schools pre-registered by Sept. 21, 2012 will have shirts with school names and packages delivered to the school team captain by Thursday, Oct. 4 for distribution at the school. Kids who registered for the school team after Sept. 21, 2012 will pick up their registration package at the Race Expo on Friday or Saturday with a Kids Run shirt without the school name.
Where Do We Pick Up Our Shirts And Goody Bags?
You can pick up your child's shirt, race number and goody bag at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo held at the Victoria Conference Centre on Friday, Oct 5 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Oct 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The pickup location will be inside the Expo area at the KidSport booth. Kids packages are not available on Race Day.
Can I Register On Race Day?
No. Registration ends at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 at the Victoria Conference Centre.
Proceeds to KidSport
All proceeds from the THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run & Marathon go to KidSport Greater Victoria, a local branch of a national and provincial organization that raises funds locally and distributes them to children of financially disadvantaged families to assist with registration fees for sport and physical activity. Funds are allocated equally to boys and girls, and to date they have assisted with registration in a variety of sports including soccer, hockey, gymnastics, karate, lacrosse, skating, football, swimming, baseball and softball. More information on our Official Charities page.
TRAINING TIPS
- TIP #1 - Warm up & stretch
Warm up before you start running - it's important. Run, jump, skip or hop before you start.
- TIP #2 - Increase your flexibility
Do some bending, stretching, reaching and climbing during the day to increase your flexibility and help your body move more easily.
- TIP #3 - Consistency is key
Be consistent, building up your running slowly over several weeks and months.
- TIP #4 - Tie your shoes
Properly laced up running shoes help to protect your feet.
- TIP #5 - Rest and recover.
Sleep, rest and recovery between runs is very important for your body to repair and get ready for the next run.
- TIP #6 - Drink plenty of water.
Drink lots of water; eating fruit and vegetables during the day gives the body energy to help you run faster.
For more information contact the office at 250-658-4520 or by email at info@runvictoriamarathon.com
