Firecracker 5K

Running Zone Foundation Race Series has Running Zone Kids Crew for ages 12 & under!

We host a kids’ program to encourage kids to get moving. Children 12 years of age and younger that are participating in the race (not the kids fun run) are encouraged to participate in the Running Zone Foundation Kids Crew!

 

Program Highlights

• Giveaway for free kids shoes at each series race (must be present to win)

• Gather together for a group picture before the awards presentation and be recognized for participation

• Meet at Kids Zone prior to race start for a warm up run and stretches lead by adult crew ambassadors

 

 

Timeline

30 minutes before the race:

• Meet at the GREEN Running Zone tent

• Children in the “Running Zone Kids Crew” sign in on the clipboard with name, age and race #.

• The captain will lead the group through some pre-race stretching

20 minutes before the race:

• The captain will take the kids on a slow warm up then lead the group to the start area

• The captain will give pointers to the group on how to line up at a race, how to properly pace and other race advice

During the race:

• The kids do not have to run together but can as well

• Kids are encouraged to run their own pace and have a great time

 

After the race

*Kids can return to the GREEN Running Zone tent to check in with the captain

*If kids did not sign in prior to the race, they will be able to do so after the race
by signing in, kids will be entered into a drawing for a FREE pair of kids shoes

 

During the awards presentation

• All the kids are invited onto the stage for a group photo

• There will be a random drawing at each race for a free pair of shoes from Running Zone. Must be present to win.