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Bagel Beanery Grand Rapids Kids Marathon

Training begins August 22, 2008 - Race day: October 18, 2008, 1:00 pm

 

The steps to a healthy lifestyle are as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

 

Register online for FREE.

 

Beginning August 22, 2008, three times each week, run or walk one mile with a parent or family member until you accumulate 25 miles. Track your progress in our free logbook!

 

You can find Kids Marathon training tips online, too.

 

By Race weekend, you'll be ready to run or walk the last 1.2 miles on the Official Race Course of the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon.

Registered runners will receive an official race bib and t-shirt.

Finishers receive a medal and certificate All participants will be eligible for post-race refreshments

 

Using this approach, we hope to promote physical activity and wellness and help people make positive changes that they can continue for a lifetime!

 

Community Partners:

The Bagel Beanery Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library to help promote physical fitness. Register online at any local library and pick up a free logbook to track your progress. (Logbooks available mid-summer or download your own logbook here.)