In association with the New Hampshire Marathon
Event sponsored & coordinated by Mid-State Health Center
WHO
This FREE event is being offered to all children in grades K – 8 are eligible to participate. Parents are highly encouraged to participate by logging miles with their children.
WHY
To promote physical fitness, nutritious eating and an overall healthy lifestyle.
WHAT
The goal is to log 25.2 miles of running/walking/activity PRIOR to the Kids’ Marathon, and then to participate in the race in Bristol, NH to complete the final mile at the NH Kids’ Marathon sponsored by Mid-State Health Center.
WHEN
2022 date is 9/30/23
*Race Start is at the Old Mill Parking Area by the Multi-Use Path in Bristol, NH.
Race begins just after at 9:00 am and check-in will begin at 8:00 am – at Kelley Park in Bristol (*kids will be bussed to the start).
Download Mileage Sheet & get registered FREE.
There will be a celebration at Kelley Park to recognize this INCREDIBLE achievement for all children who complete the Kids’ Marathon.
WHERE
Running can be done anywhere . . . in a neighborhood, at the beach, at the ball field, or a local track. Students need to be sure they are running in a safe place. Parents need to know where their children are when running/walking. Everyone needs to stay safe. The TTCC in Bristol hopes to offer a running club again during the summer – details can be found on their website at www.ttccrec.org.
HOW
Kids can run/walk with mom, dad, brother, sister, or friend. The buddy system keeps kids safe and offers encouragement to all. Wear a good pair of sneakers and try to keep one pair just for running. Encourage kids to talk while they run. This will help them maintain an appropriate pace. It is important for kid’s to eat right, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep.
First 50 registered will get a Free T-Shirt & special marathon finisher’s medal! Only those with completed mileage logs will qualify for the first place age category trophies.
For more information contact the NH Marathon: [email protected] or 744-2713