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5K, 1 Mile Fun & Tot Trot - JLC Run for the Kitchen - Taking Steps to End Childhood Obesity

Columbus State University Soccer Field

Saturday, March 10, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, March 10, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

1 Mile - 8:00am | 5K - 8:30am | Tot Trot - 9:30am

Address

Columbus State University Soccer Field
4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA

Fees

Tot Trot - $10; 1 Mile - $12; 5K - $20. After Feb. 24th, 1 Mile - $15; 5K - $25

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, March 4, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The race will include a 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk for all ages and a Tot Trot for Toddlers (ages 18m-5yrs). Pre-registered runners will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. Those who register after Feb 24th are not guaranteed a T-shirt on race day. Packet pick-up and day-of registrations will begin at 7am. The One Mile run will begin at 8:00am. The 5K will begin at 8:30am. The Tot trot will begin at 9:30am.

Who Benefits from this race?

Our Children! The goal of the JL's ‘Run for the Kitchen’ is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League’s programs and support projects that focus on our signature issue, The Healthy Child. For more information on the League's Kids in the Kitchen program, please visit http://www.jlcolumbus.com

Childhood Obesity Facts

•Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 yrs. •The % of children aged 6–11 yrs in the US who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008. The % of adolescents aged 12–19 yrs who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period. •In 2008, more than 1/3 of children & adolescents were overweight or obese. •For more info, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

PREVENTION

•Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases. •The dietary and physical activity behaviors of children and adolescents are influenced by many sectors of society, including families, communities, schools, child care settings, medical care providers, faith-based institutions, government agencies, the media, and the food and beverage industries and entertainment industries.

Donations:

If you were unable to attend, but would like to make a donation to “Fight Childhood Obesity” please visit our donations page. http://www.jlcolumbus.com/?nd=donate_summary

Additional Information

Chip Timing will be provided. All Fun Run participants will recieve a medal. The overall top three finishers in the 5K will receive awards.

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