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Saturday, August 1, 2015 9:00 AM Saturday, August 1, 2015 11:00 AM
Presenting Sponsor:
VOLUNTEER | DIRECTIONS | T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST | SPONSORSHIP
This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley. Race open to children ages 3-14, age calculated as of May 16, 2015. Children must be at least 3 years old to participate. Our goal is to educate children to the sport of running and promote a healthy lifestyle. In its continued efforts to support youth running in the Lehigh Valley, the LVRR is proud to sponsor every child for this event.
Race Dates: Saturdays- May 16, June 13, June 20, July 11, July 18, August 1Location: LVRR Clubhouse, Little Lehigh Parkway, 1600 Park Drive, Allentown, PA 18103Time: Races begin at 9:45 a.m. See Check-In schedule below.
Parking: There is a new traffic pattern in the Parkway since the last race. The main driveway, Park Drive is closed until further notice. All traffic must enter/exit Vultee Street. Use 1561 Lehigh Parkway S, Allentown, PA 18103. A detour is posted that takes vehicles south on Jefferson Street to merge onto Lehigh Street, right onto Vultee Street, right onto Grammes Road, left onto Lehigh Parkway South and right to the Police Academy entrance. Drivers should then follow signs in the park.
Series Director: Loretta Dodson – youthruns@lvrr.org
Check-in and race day registration take place behind the LVRR clubhouse from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. We ask that you please arrive early for registration as it ends promptly at 9:30 am and we hate to disappoint the kids.Check-in will be by age group, child’s age as of May 16, 20159:15 am – Shoe raffle9:25 am – Groups assemble9:30 am – Groups begin their warm-ups.9:45 am – Races begin.
Please, no headphones during race.One parent per child may run with the 3-4 year olds.
This is a free event for children ages 3-14.
By completing the registration, you register for the entire series even if you can’t make all 6 events. No need for multiple registrations. Must check-in at each event for credit. Online registration highly encouraged to allow for expedited check-in.Additional option to download a paper form to mail in or bring to event.
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3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile9-10 yrs – 1 mile11-12 yrs – 1½ miles13-14 yrs – 2 miles
The 11-12 and 13-14 age groups are eligible for overall series award on the final day of the series. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for boys and girls will be based on finishes in at least 4 out of the 6 races offered. Scoring is cross country format – points are earned by placement in the event. 1st place = 1 point, 2nd place = 2 points, 3rd place = 3 points. The goal is to score the lowest number of points.
T-shirts are guaranteed to all that complete 4 of the 6 events.Water and snacks provided after each event.Ribbons are awarded to each finisher at all events.Medals are awarded to each finisher at the August 1 event.Overall series awards for 11-12 and 13-14 age groups. First, second and third place awards for boys and girls based on finishes 4 of the 6 events. Scoring is cross country format.
We depend on our many, wonderful volunteers to help make these events possible.If you are able to volunteer your time at a race, please fill out our volunteer form.
Winners of each contest will have winners have their design printed on front, slogan on back of series t-shirts, which are given to all children who participate in 4 of the 6 events. Winners also receive a sweatshirt with design/slogan with their name included.
Entries are due by June 20th and can be dropped off at any of the races up to and including June 20th, or they can be mailed to LVRR Kids Running Series, PO Box 592, Allentown, PA 18105.
Winners announced on July 11th.
2014 Design Winner: Francesca Rizzuto, age 10
Slogan winner: Dominic Rizzuto, age 12“It’s not about the pace, just race.”
For great information on children and running check out KidsRunning.com
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