Fun Run Information
The 2009 Texas Children's Hospital Kids’ Fun Run is a 2-mile, non-competitive event for children ages 5 to 15, including those with special needs.
The run is supported by the City of Houston, the Chevron Houston Marathon and 25 independent school districts. A 12-week training program to prepare children of all abilities for participating in the race will be available in early summer 2008.
When and Where
The event is Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010.
To view the 3K Course Map, click here.
To view the Special Needs Race Route, click here.
Who May Participate?
Texas Children’s Hospital invites children ages 5 to 15 (K - 8), including those with special needs, to participate in the hospital’s tenth annual 3K fun run.
Children of all abilities and/or with special needs are encouraged to participate in the fun run’s first race held on a shorter course.
Chevron Houston Marathon Connection
The 2009 race is the kickoff event for the Chevron Houston Marathon weekend. The race course covers a portion of the actual marathon course and all participants finish their run by crossing the official Chevron Houston Marathon finish line.
Race Details
The fun run is limited to 5,000 participants.
Three races will be held starting at 8 a.m., with children grouped according to age. Race day volunteers will lead participants to the starting line from the interior of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
All participants must check into their respective areas Saturday morning by 8 a.m. Each child’s check-in station will be highlighted in his or her race packet.
Fee
$10.00 per child. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt and admission to the Kids' Expo open immediately following the first race. Fee for School Groups
Race fees will be waived for schools registering student groups.
To register your school, fill out this form and email it to kidsruninfo@texaschildrens.org.
Coaches and chaperones must accompany school groups. We Believe
Everyone wins in Texas Children’s Kids’ Fun Run. Each participant receives a medal immediately after crossing the finish line.
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to helping prevent childhood obesity. Visit www.texaschildrens.org for more information.
Kids' Fun Run Event ScheduleFriday, January 16, 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Packet pickup & late registration at the Marathon EXPO
Saturday, January 17, 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center
6:30 am to 8:00 am - Packet pickup available
8:00 a.m. - Opening ceremony... Race begins!
kidsruninfo@texaschildrens.org Event PhotosBrightroom will be at the event taking photos.
For photos from the 2008 event, click here.
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