Make Exercise Fun!

The ING Philadelphia Distance Run for Kids offers young runners and walkers ages 3-12 the opportunity to participate in a race just for them.

On Sunday, September 21, all participants will meet at Eakins Oval and run their designated race based on their age. Each child crosses the finish line and receives a finisher’s medal and goodies commemorating their impressive accomplishment.

The Kids’ Run is a non-timed and non-competitive event. By participating in this program we hope to instill in each child a love and understanding of running and a chance to start and continue a healthy lifestyle.

The young athletes will learn to set and achieve an attainable goal.

Race Day Schedule

Get Laces and Support Running in Philadelphia Schools.

The ING RUN FOR SOMETHING BETTER program helps fund running and physical fitness education programs in schools. The program offers children a healthy start to life and fosters their desire to exercise before obesity ever begins.

The full 100% of your contribution will go towards helping kids in your local area become fit. Donate $10 or more and you'll receive a bright pair of orange laces as a token of our appreciation and a symbol of your support for youth running and fitness.

ING Run For Something Better sponsors children from The School District of Philadelphia to participate in the ING Philadelphia Distance Run for Kids.

To learn more about how ING is making it easier for students to enjoy the benefits of running, visit www.orangelaces.com.

Registration Information $20 Individual (prior to race day) $25 Individual on Race Day – Registration opens at 7:00 am on the southeast side of Eakins Oval Entry Form: You may request an entry form by mail, fax or email. Entry includes: Official Race Number, Official Kids Run T-shirt and Cool Finisher's Medal

Race Number and T-Shirt Pickup

Let the fun begin at the free Health & Fitness Expo. Kids can pick up all their race essentials, including race numbers, T-shirts, and goodie bags, plus check out over 100 exhibitors sampling and selling the latest in health and nutrition products, running gear and much more.

• Dates: September 19-20, 2008
• Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center - Hall C 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 [ map ]
• Expo Hours: Friday, September 19: 11 am - 6 pm
  Saturday, September 20: 9 am - 5 pm

Course Information –
Start and Finish

The start line is on Benjamin Franklin Parkway east of Eakins Oval, just east of the Liberia Flagpole (this is the same start line as the Half Marathon). All kid’s races finish on the east bound side of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Celebrate at the Finish Line Party, located in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where there will be live entertainment and healthy post-race refreshments for participants.

Contact Information

• Email: phillykids@eliteracing.com
• Mailing address:
  ING Philadelphia Distance Run for Kids c/o Elite Racing
  9401 Waples Street, Suite 150
  San Diego, CA 92121
• Phone: (800) 311-1255
• Fax: (858) 450-6905