WHAT IS THE RUN FOR YOUR LIFE KID'S MARATHON?

Program designed to "keep kids fit" by running a marathon (26.2 miles) over a ten-week period.  Come out and run the kick off kilometer with us in September and then finish it off with the join us for the Final Mile in December!

The goals of the program are to encourage physical fitness, goal setting and goal achievement, increase self confidence, gain support from and interaction with parents and finally to encourage physical fitness as a way of life!

 

WHEN IS THE KICK OFF KILOMETER?

The Kick Off Kilometer will take place on Saturday, September 29 at 8:10 am in conjunction with the Hit the Brixx 10K/5K.  The event will take place at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza located at225 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC.  You will have the option to purchase a Hit the Brixx t-shirt for $10 and receive your runner's log at the event.  For more information on Hit the Brixx, pick up an entry form at any Run For Your Life location or visit www.runforyourlife.com.

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THE FINAL MILE

The Final Mile will take place on Saturday, December 1 at 8:00 am, at the Run For Your Life Dilworth location, 2422 Park Road, Charlotte, NC.  You will receive a t-shirt, goody bag, and finisher's medal at the Final Mile.  The final mile route is located below.

 

FAQs

• Do I have to attend the kick-off? No, just keep track of your miles in your runner's log.  You have to attend the Final Mile to pick up your t-shirt and finisher's medal.

• Will there be waves this year? No, everyone will start at 8:00 am.

• Do I have to turn in my runner's log to Run For Your Life? No, just keep track of your miles and have your parents or teachers check the log.

• Registration & Packet Pick-Up - Please read the below carefully for important information on registration & packet pick-up.

 

REGISTRATION

Register in person at the following Run For Your Life locations starting in the Fall '06:

• Dilworth, 2422 Park Road, Charlotte NC 28203; 704-358-0713

• Stonecrest Shopping Center, 7868 Rea Road, Charlotte NC 28277; 704-541-9665

• University, Cochran Commons, 2712 Mallard Creek Church Rd, Charlotte NC 28262; 704-503-1105

OR

Mail to 2422 Park Road, Charlotte NC 28203. Must be postmarked by Monday, September 25, 2006

PACKET PICKUP

More information to come...

WHAT DO I GET FOR PARTICIPATING?

Each child will receive a t-shirt, goody bag, runner's log, and finisher's medal at the Finale Mile.