LVRR August Kids Series
About this race
This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley.
WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (40.5788761,-75.4951289)
WHEN: August 1
WHY: To educate children about the sport of running and promote a healthy lifestyle.
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND ONLINE ONLY -- In its continued efforts to support youth running in the Lehigh Valley, the LVRR is proud to sponsor every child for this event. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to race day - there is no race day registration..
Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 7:30 AM race day on the LVRR website, Facebook page, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.
AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a finisher ribbon, water, and snack.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:
• 3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile
• 5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile
• 7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile
• 9-10 yrs – 1 mile
• 11-12 yrs – 1½ miles
• 13-14 yrs – 2 miles
Wave starts for ages 3-6
Registration is per event and THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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August Kids Series - 3/4 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
August Kids Series - 5/6 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
August Kids Series - 7/8 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
August Kids Series - 9/10 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
August Kids Series - 11/12 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
August Kids Series - 13/14 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Allentown.
About Allentown
LVRR August Kids Series takes place in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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