Description
Race Start Times: 8:45 AM (Kids Run) and 9:00 (5K)
Royal Family KIDS is an international organization of volunteers who mentor, guide and support children of trauma. Our goal is to intervene in their lives and provide guidance, structure, and love for children placed in foster care.
Royal Family KIDS of Franklin County was founded in 2002 to enrich the lives of Franklin County’s abused and neglected children. The organization is distinctive in that it serves these children through a one week residential summer camp and continual long term mentorships throughout the school year.
RFK operates camps where kids are allowed to be kids for a week that is filled with activities designed to make them feel safe while they have fun. And most of all, it is a week that “creates positive memories” for each child. The camp curriculum and activities are designed specifically to build self-esteem. Finally, the camp guides are paired with only two children for the week and are trained to handle their unique needs and behaviors.
Average cost per camper and staff member is $600 (for the week). This cost covers the camp facility, housing, all meals, as well as the curriculum and all supplies associated with teaching. Costs for each year range from $20,000 to $40,000, dependent upon the number of kids and staff. Additional funds are required for our yearly mentoring program where we provide a "taste of camp," while connecting deeper with the children from camp on a monthly basis. Our goal for 2025 camp is to be able to reach 40 children.
With this in mind, we are hosting our inaugural Royal Run For The Children, a 5K Run/Walk with a Kids Run (ages 6-8), on September 28, 2024, at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland-Croy Road, Plain City, Ohio 43064. Registration the day of event will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the Kids Run taking off at 8:45 a.m., and finally the 5K Run/Walk launching at 9:00 a.m.
Your participation, donation, and/or volunteering, will ensure that we continue to serve as many children as possible on an annual basis. Our fundraising goal for 2024-2025 is to raise $60,000 so that we will be financially solvent for the foreseeable future.
Additional Event Information
Early Packet Pickup
Save time in line on Saturday and get your race gear early! Stop by Columbus Running Company's Dublin location (6465 Perimeter Dr, Dublin, OH 43016) on Friday, September 27 from 10 AM - 8 PM.
Race day pickup will also be available near the start/finish line beginning at 7:30 AM.
Parking
There is plenty of parking in the north section of Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Plug in 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064 to your favorite GPS or click here. Enter the park off of Hyland-Croy Rd at the roundabout north of Dublin Jerome High School, and follow all instructions and signage from Metro Parks to get to the race start line.
Race Day Timeline
- 7:30 AM - race day check-in and registration begins.
- 8:45 AM - the Kids Run is underway!
- 9:00 AM - the 5K Run/Walk begins!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Royal Run For The Children.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
