Covenant Kids Run
Covenant Kids Run to Kickoff at the Knoxville Zoo on February 4!
The Covenant Kids Run "marathon" program will begin on Saturday, February 4th, at the Knoxville Zoo. Registration will take place from 10:30 am - 11:45 am, with the kids starting their one mile run through the Zoo grounds at noon. While we will take registrations at the gate to the zoo, all children who are already registered for the March 31 Covenant Kids Run will already be registered for the February 4th Zoo Run as well.
Each child that registers for the Feb 4th Zoo kickoff will get a free ticket to the visit the Zoo after the event. In addition, for every child that is registered, one accompanying adult will also receive free admission to the Zoo. Any additional adults can receive half price admission to the Zoo that day.
Upon completion of their first mile on February 4th, each child will receive a goody bag that includes a mileage log. They can then track each addtional mile over the course of the next two months, with their final mile being the March 31 Covenant Kids Run!
PARENTS! FYI, parents or guardians are allowed to accompany their child at both the Zoo Kickoff and the March 31 Covenant Kids Run. Parents do not need to register themselves. Just keep in mind that you parents won't get the amenities registered children will (goody bag, race shirt on March 31, finisher medal on March 31, etc.)
NEW WAVE START! Anticipating a large turnout this Saturday, we have instituted a wave start for the Zoo Kickoff. We will release the children by 2 year age groups every three minutes.
12:00 pm - 11 and 12 year olds
12:03 pm - 9 and 10 year olds
12:06 pm - 7 and 8 year olds
12:09 pm - 5 and 6 year olds
12:12 pm - 3 and 4 year olds
12:15 pm - 2 and under
2012 Fittest School Challenge
For 2012, the Fittest School Challenge will be a contest between elementary schools in 8 East Tennessee Counties. The 2012 Challenge will include Anderson, Blount, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, and Sevier counties. We will award a $250 cash prize for the physical education program to the winning school in each county. The school with the highest percentage of participation will be deemed the winning school. Is your school up the challenge? We have 24" x 36" posters that your school could post in the school and track your miles along the way. Contact the marathon office if you would like one of these complimentary posters.
TEACHER RESOURCES
We have added all new resources for children, parents, and teachers to help the kids stay active as they prepare for race day. Click the links below to download our resources.
Exercise Routines
Beginner Exercise Routine
Intermediate Exercise Routine
Advanced Exercise Routine
Other Resources
Helpful Hints
School Leader Guide
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2012 Mileage Logs are now available. Click here to download and print one today! |
| ** Important Note: Kids' shirts are Youth Sizes. If you made a shirt size selection thinking they were adult shirts, please let us know to switch your childs' shirt size. Thanks!** |
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 With the wonderful support of Covenant Health, we are happy to offer the 1 mile Covenant Kids' Run as part of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon.
Date: Sat, 3/31/12
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The Covenant Kids Run is a program created to encourage our local children to lead healthy and active lifestyles while participating in an exciting, goal oriented, community event. Those participating will run a total of 25 miles in the time period leading up to the race (March 31, 2012). On race day, participants will run a 1 mile course, finally completing the marathon distance of 26.2 miles. They have an option to run or walk the 26.2 miles. Our goal is not only to address personal fitness, but to build self esteem and confidence through goal setting and teamwork.
Parents and/or teachers are encouraged to help during the process. Coupon rewards will be provided at various points along the way! All logs should be turned in upon packet pickup at the Health and Fitness Expo. Packet pick-up will be at the Expo on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center. Be sure and show up in plenty of time to pick up your child's packet, browse the expo, and head over to the start line of the 2012 Covenant Kids Run!
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All participants will receive a t-shirt (YOUTH SIZES), post-race refreshments, and a finishers' medal.
All finishers' names will be sent to the Knoxville News Sentinel to be published the day after the race!
Registration for the Covenant Kids Run is now open! Click here to register online today!
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