Kids Running Program Kicks Off In Oakland

OAKLAND, CA —A non-profit group is hosting a running series in Oakland this fall to introduce children to the benefits of running, the group's officials announced Sunday.

The series spans five consecutive weeks starting Sept. 10 at Joaquin Miller Elementary School at 5525 Ascot Drive in Oakland, according to officials with the Healthy Kids Running Series. Each week races start at 4:30 p.m.

The program is designed to help kids maintain a healthy weight as well as give children a chance to do something positive, educational and fun.

Officials with the Healthy Kids Running Series said they held a series last year in Oakland and more than 100 children participated. More children are expected to participate this year.

Across the country last year, more than 20,000 children participated. Each child who completes the series will receive a medal, and trophies will go to the top girl and boy in each age group, according to organizers.

Participants will compete in six age groups, including two- and three-year-olds, four- and five-year-olds, kindergarten and first graders, second and third graders, fourth and fifth graders, and sixth through eighth
graders.

The youngest children will run 50 yards, while the older children will run either 75 yards, one-quarter mile, one-half mile or a mile.

To register, go to www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.

— Bay City News; Image via CDC/Amanda Mills

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