Kids Run
Register for the THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run - Start: 10:30 a.m.
- Event is capped at 1,000. Register early to avoid disappointment.
- Starts on Kingston just off Menzies, on the west side of the Legislative Buildings, where the marathon and half marathon start. Route: Kingston, right on Montreal, right on Quebec, left on Pendray, right on Belleville and finishing at the finish line in front of the Legislative Buildings. The kids will continue through the finish line into a corral on the driveway of the Legislative Buildings.
Course Map
Who Is The 1.2km Run For?
All kids 12 years old or younger. Parents can run alongside their child in the kids run; they do not have to register.
Timeline
Kids will cross the finish line as the last of the Half Marathoners are coming across the line and before the first Marathon finisher crosses. There is a kids Finish Corral after the finish line.
What Is The Cost?
$10 entry fee includes a T-shirt (100% cotton - youth sizing), goody bag and medal. Goody Bag courtesy of THRIFTY FOODS.
- Draw Prizes
All children participating in the Thrifty Foods Kids Run will have their name entered in a draw for one of four bikes provided by Oak Bay Bicycles. Children must be present to win. Draw will be done before the start of the race.
- School Challenge
Schools that have 10 or more children enter prior to September 26th will have their school name printed on the back of their race shirt. The school with the most participants registered will win a computer for their school. Register your school today!
Where Do We Pick Up Our Shirts And Goody Bags?
You can pickup your child's shirt and goody bag at the Race Expo held at the Victoria Conference Centre on Friday, Oct 10 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Oct 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The pickup location will be inside the Expo area at the KidSport booth. Kids packages are not available on Race Day.
Can I Register On Race Day?
No. Registration ends at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th at the Victoria Conference Centre.
Proceeds To KidSport
All proceeds from the THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run go to KidSport Greater Victoria, a local branch of a national and provincial organization that raises funds locally and distributes them to children of financially disadvantaged families to assist with registration fees for sport and physical activity. Funds are allocated equally to boys and girls, and to date they have assisted with registration in a variety of sports including soccer, hockey, gymnastics, karate, lacrosse, skating, football, swimming, baseball and softball. More information on our Official Charities page.
TRAINING TIPS
- TIP #1 - Warm up & stretch
Warm up before you start running - it's important. Run, jump, skip or hop before you start.
- TIP #2 - Increase your flexibility
Do some bending, stretching, reaching and climbing during the day to increase your flexibility and help your body move more easily.
- TIP #3 - Consistency is key
Be consistent, building up your running slowly over several weeks and months.
- TIP #4 - Tie your shoes
Properly laced up running shoes help to protect your feet.
- TIP #5 - Rest and recover.
Sleep, rest and recovery between runs is very important for your body to repair and get ready for the next run.
- TIP #6 - Drink plenty of water.
Drink lots of water; eating fruit and vegetables during the day gives the body energy to help you run faster.
For more information contact the office at (250) 658-4520 or by email at info@royalvictoriamarathon.com
Thrifty Foods Tracker
Track your activity, nutrition and reading leading up to Sunday, October 12, 2008 and participate in the 1.2 km Thrifty Foods Kids Run!Before race day, complete 41 km by tracking your activity. Run or walk your last 1.2 km on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Track your servings of fruits and veggies. Track your reading! Download a tracker or pick one up from any local Thrifty Foods location.
All completed Thrifty Foods trackers will receive a certificate at the RVM Race Expo to be eligible for draw prizes.
