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Children’s Run
 Welcome to the LHRR children’s runs. These races were created with the intention of promoting running as a form of physical fitness and enjoyment for children. We offer a competitive (2.3 mile) race and a non-competitive (1 mile) race, as well as a 200-yard run for our smallest racers.
Please read the fact sheets that are provided carefully; there you will find the breakdowns of the different races courses, what the age limitations are, and answers to questions you may have about these events.
Please keep in mind that pre-registration is preferred, and the deadline is 5/31/08. Race day registration is available but ENDS PROMPTLY at 12:15.
2008 LITCHFIELD HILLS CHILDREN’S
NON-COMPETITIVE RUN FACT SHEET
Apply for the Non-Competitve Children's Run
WELCOME to the 15th annual Litchfield Hills Children’s Run. This run is a non-competitive event. The purpose of this event is to promote running as a form of physical fitness and enjoyment for children.
COURSES: *1 mile run: For ages 8 to 10 years old. The 1mile run will start at the LHRR START LINE, proceed down West Street, turn left onto Meadow Street, then take a left onto Wolcott Street followed by a left turn onto South Street. PLEASE stay on or near the sidewalk. A final left turn onto West Street and down to the finish at the LHRR FINISH LINE.
*200 yard run: For ages 5 to 8 years old. This run will start at the LHRR FINISH LINE and finish near the LHRR STARTING LINE. Children will finish into the snow fence area near the cannon on the middle green.
START OF RUNS: Approximately 1:05 p.m.
*1 mile run: Children should assemble at 12:30 p.m. in the designated snow fence area located on the Middle Green near the CANNON.
*200 yard run: Children should assemble at 12:30 p.m. in the designated snow fence area located on the Lower Green near the LHRR FINISH LINE.
NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SNOW FENCE AREAS. Children should arrive with their number pinned to the front of his/her shirt. Race volunteers will be with your children until the start of each run. There will be three (3) separate heats of the 200-yard run, (by age groups) followed by the 1 mile run.
NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
AFTER EACH RUN: Parents MUST pick up their children immediately after the run.
*1 mile run: Pick up children from the SNOW-FENCED AREA on the Lower Green near the LHRR
FINISH LINE. (Area where 5,6,and 7 year olds meet before their run)
*200 yard run: Pick up children from the SNOW-FENCED AREA on the Middle Green near the CANNON (Area where 7,8,and 9 year olds meet before their run)
FIRST AID: In the event of a medical problem, your child will be escorted to the first-aid tent located in the LHRR finish area.
RESTROOMS: Portable toilets will be located near the Village Green.
REFRESHMENTS: Free refreshments will be available for participants with numbers at a designated area on the Village Green.
AWARDS: Everyone is a winner! All participants will receive a medal.
2008 LITCHFIELD HILLS CHILDREN’S
COMPETITIVE RACE FACT SHEET
Apply for the Competitve Children's Run
WELCOME to the 9th annual Litchfield Hills Children’s Race. This race is a competitive event covering approximately 2.3 miles through the Borough of Litchfield. This timed event is open to all children 11,12 and 13 years old. There will be trophies for the top two finishers (both male and female) for each age group. Due to the competitive nature of this event and the degree of difficulty of this course----PROPER TRAINING IS A MUST!!
The purpose of this event is to provide a running outlet to children of the intermediate age who either cannot or choose not to run 7 miles. We believe that this is an ideal in-between distance (with a degree of difficulty) and will serve nicely as a feeder system to the main race for these children in the years ahead.
COURSE: *2.3 mile race: The 2.3mile race will start at the LHRR START LINE, proceed down West Street, turn left onto Meadow Street, then take a right onto Woodruff Street and follow it all the way to Russell Street where you will take a left, you will go past the Town Garage followed by a left turn onto South Lake Street, take a left turn UP Gallows Lane, then a left turn onto South Street (PLEASE stay on or near the sidewalk). A final left turn onto West Street and down to the finish at the LHRR FINISH LINE.
START OF RACE: THIS EVENT WILL START AT 12:00 p.m. SHARP.
*2.3 mile race: Children should assemble at 11:40 p.m. in the vicinity of the LHRR STARTING LINE. It is critical that this event start on time!!
NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
FIRST AID: In the event of a medical problem, your child will be escorted to the first-aid tent located in the LHRR finish area.
RESTROOMS: Portable toilets will be located near the Village Green.
REFRESHMENTS: Free refreshments will be available for participants with numbers at a designated area on the Village Green.
AWARDS: Trophies will be given to the top two (2) finishers (both male & female) for each age group. This will take place during the awards ceremony for the LHRR. |
PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
LITCHFIELD HILLS CHILDREN’S RACE |
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