IDEA Public School's HEALTHY KIDS HERE program recognizes that the roots of academic success for our students run far deeper than classroom learning alone. IDEA started Healthy Kids Here seven years ago with the goal of becoming the healthiest district in the country. As part of our mission to become the Healthiest District in America, IDEA Public Schools hosts the 6TH ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS HERE 5K RUN & HEALTHY LIVING EXPO to engage the El Paso community in a family-friendly and educational opportunity which encourages families to be active.

Frankie Gray, executive director for IDEA El Paso Public Schools says, IDEA believes that in order for students to get to and through college and beyond, they also need a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to maintain their health. As always, we don't do what's easiest for adults; we do what's best for kids."

Proceeds from the Healthy Kids Here 5K Run will support programming efforts for scholars at IDEA El Paso schools.

YOUR RACE DETAILS:

* DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
* LOCATION: SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK
* RACES:
THE 5K RACE IS COMPETITIVE
* AWARDS:
EVERY REGISTERED RUNNER RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL.
5K TROPHIES: 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE FOR MALE AND FEMALE IN 4 AGE CATEGORIES
12 & UNDER
13-18
18-50
50+
* Top Campus Participation: The IDEA school with the most runners on race day take the TRAVELING TROPHY. Who will be the regions winners?

RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED.


PACKET PICK-UP (INCLUDES BIB FOR ALL RUNNERS AND SHIRT FOR PAID RUNNERS):

* THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH & FRIDAY MARCH 5TH
7:30am - 5:30pm
IDEA El Paso Regional Office, 813 N Kansas St Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79902
* SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
at the race site

About IDEA El Paso Public Schools:
As a tuition-free public school, IDEA believes every child can go to college. For the last 19 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy. IDEA El Paso Public Schools offers 5 beautiful campuses to serve El Paso children.

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READY TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUR CHILD

Get enrollment information here: http://www.ideapublicschools.org/apply. Our Approach is Different - and It Works!
From the first day students set foot on an IDEA Public Schools campus, we begin preparing them for success in college and in life. We achieve our record of 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, and character and leadership development beginning in Pre-K*.

Got questions and want to speak to someone directly? Sure thing! Contact: Yanira Aguilar, Regional Director of Operations at yanira.aguilar@ideapublicschools.org or 915-309-9005.

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