Source: http://www.shortpumprace1.com/index.html
NOTE EDITS IN HEADLINE AND UPDATED INFORMATION BELOW FOR 2012 RACE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012!
Get Ready!
Over 1,000 runners are getting ready for September 30 at the 2012 C&F Bank/Lite98 Short Pump Mile and Express Fun Run Event.
Get Set
The race starts at Short Pump Town Center in front of American Family Fitness. Any kid 18 years or younger can run on race day and it’s a fun event for all kids. Runners with special needs are also welcome too. Parents or Guardians will be allowed to accompany or assist special needs runners. Register Today!
The five schools with the highest participation can earn cash awards for their physical fitness programs. Read more about it on the School Participation link, and check out the past race school winners.
A parent or guar
dian may only run in the heat with their special needs child, the 8 year heats, or the 7 & under heats. All parents/guardians must start at the back, and are only there to support their runner in times of need (emergency or moral support). Parents are not allowed to run directly next to their child in order ensure a safe, fair, and competitive event.
When runners cross the finish line, they receive the coveted Short Pump Race Medal. There is also the great post-race food, the awards, and the AWESOME Short Pump Race T-Shirt you get just for registering.
Kids will feel good about completing the race and it will contribute to their self-confidence and focus on healthier living and active lifestyles.
Go!
Be a part of Richmond’s largest timed youth road race. All participants will receive a race T-shirt, a medal and refreshments. Awards will be given to age group and overall winners. The School Participation Competition, sponsored by St. Mary’s for Kids, will award the top 5 schools with the most participants a total of $2,000 to be used for their physical education programs.
Details and registration: visit the website.
- Cost: $15
- Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
- Where: Behind Short Pump Town Center near American Family Fitness
- Event start time: First heat starts 7:45 a.m.
Join the fun and register now – great fun for kids and adults for a great cause!
