Funner to be a Runner
- Date Sun 2nd March 2025
- Time 10:45AM MST
- Location Pueblo, Colorado
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
Event summary
The day kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with various races tailored to different age groups. Young athletes can participate in a thrilling 50-yard dash for Kindergarteners and younger, followed by a 1.2-mile run for grades 4-8, and another 1.2-mile run for grades 3 and younger. The course offers a scenic route that takes runners along the river trail, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants. Parents can cheer from the hillside overlooking the track, making for a supportive and vibrant atmosphere. Be sure to register early and join us for a day filled with excitement, recognition, and the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
10:45 a.m.: 50-yard dash for kids Kindergarten and younger (starts on 50 yard line and goes to west end zone)
10:50 a.m.: 1.2-mile run for kids in grades 4-8 (gather at BLUE balloons in end zone)
10:55 a.m.: 1.2-mile run for kids in grades 3 and younger (gather at RED balloons in the end zone)
11:10 am: Kids gather on the field by school for recognizing the top 3 schools with the most kids!
The 1.2 mile run leaves the stadium, down the dirt road to the river trail, goes left (upriver) along the dirt trail, turns around by Wild Horse Creek bridge and returns on the concrete trail to the dirt road, onto and around the stadium track to finish at the regular finish line in front of the stands. Parents can get a good view of the kids outside the stadium on the hill overlooking the trail below.
* A parent or teacher can run with a group of young kids in the 2nd wave but need to sign up (doesn't count towards school competition). Please let all the fast and furious kiddos go ahead, stay to the back of the group start until the group spreads out.
Races
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50-Yard Dash
Sun 2nd March 2025 (10:45AM MST)
Free
CLOSED -
1.2-Mile Run (Grades 4-8)
Sun 2nd March 2025 (10:50AM MST)
Free
CLOSED -
1.2-Mile Run (Grades 3 & Under)
Sun 2nd March 2025 (11:00AM MST)
Free
CLOSED
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