2020 Champions for Children Race

June 1st is International or World Children's Day and June 14th is Children's Day in the US. 

International Children's Day was created to help protect children's rights and guarantee access to education. We want to take the month of June to raise awareness of children's needs and advocate for their rights, protections, and quality education. 

During the pandemic, our children have suffered in various ways more than we truly understand, ranging from lack of structure to abuse. Studies have shown that during the shutdown, there has been a rise in domestic violence and abuse. On the other side of the spectrum, children's routines and schedules have been drastically changed, which has caused them confusion and stress. They are deeply saddened by the fact that they didn't get to say good-bye to their friends and teachers. Children who are naturally loving and affectionate were unable to give hugs and kisses to their grandparents or lost loved ones. 

In honor of our children, we are recognizing them and highlighting their needs with this virtual race. Let's take time to love on, encourage, run for, or run with our children anytime from now until the end of June.  Proceeds from this race will go to Nabor House Community; a nonprofit organization focused on providing quality early childhood education to low-income families. Please see more information about Nabor House Community on our donation page. 

 

What is included in this virtual race?

AMAZING finisher medal

Race packets containing the items above that are purchased prior to 6/15/20 will be mailed out via USPS Mail by 7/1/20. The cost for shipping is included in the registration fee - US & Canadian addresses ONLY (PR & APO/FPOs included). We cannot ship outside the US & Canada. Participants are responsible for providing the correct shipping address during online registration. If a race packet is returned to us for any reason, the participant will be responsible for paying the second shipping fee.

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VIRTUAL RACE RULES:

1. Run for our children! Complete your distance on a pre-measured route, with a tracking device or indoors on a treadmill. All you have to do is complete your race distance by June 30, 2020.

2. Document your run with a before and after photo. Start your watch as you take your first step and note your total time at the finish.

3. Post your results and a photo on our Virtual Event page on Facebook on or before June 30, 2020.

4. Connect with us on Social! Tag your photos on Instagram & Twitter with #VIRTUALCHILDENSRUN.

5. Remember, this is not an officially timed race. We want you to have fun and get the chance to RUN FOR OUR CHILDREN!

 

These virtual run registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-DEFERRABLE, and NON-TRANSFERABLE.