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Kids Fun Run and Diaper Dash

In an effort to increase family health, we have added a race for the children. The American Heart Association reports alarming increases in childhood obesity in the USA. Obesity is also significantly linked with a history of sexual abuse. So, we want to encourage children, even those at an early age, to become involved with aerobics. And we want to make it fun. So this will be a non-competitive event where all children will receive a microfiber Bashful Ostrich hat and a medal for completing the race. And they can come to Papa Joe’s concert at the post-race party to hear the worldwide debut of his song, Bashful Ostrich, and his other funny songs including Quack, Quack, The Cow Song, I Like Turtles, and Honey Nut Cheerios.

There will be two divisions:

9:45 AM – Kids Fun Run – About 1 K. OK, so it’s not a USATF certified course: this is for fun! Starts in front of the main building and goes around the building to end in the official finish line.

9:50 AM – Diaper Dash – About 100 yards. For those aged two and under. Parents may assist those under one year, if the child cannot walk yet. Also, children older than two may also run or walk in this event if they so choose. This is non-competitive and fun! Starts on the path near the south end of the parking lot in front of the main building.

If you want to walk with your child in a stroller and then have your child participate in the diaper dash, you should plan to finish before ten o’clock.

To participate in either the Diaper Dash or the Kids Fun Run, each child must complete a race application, which must be signed by the parent. Each child will have a bib number. There is no formal fee for either of these events, but the suggested donation is $10 to defray expenses (prizes, food, entertainment) and help our charities. If you have a number of children, you can pay whatever you wish. Each child will receive a Bashful Ostrich hat and a finisher’s medal when they cross the finish line. THE ENTRY FORM FOR THE CHILD MUST BE MAILED.