Stories of fictional heroes detail how they dash and run, performing courageous deeds that save people from harm’s way. On May 3, 2014, we’re asking YOU and your family to be better-than-fiction heroes and participate in our first-ever 5K race for kidkind, which will be held at the Warren Township Municipal Complex Pavilion in Warren, NJ. Let’s join forces to save our communities from the peril of kindness becoming a lost art.
The race for kidkind will feature not only a 5K for adults (runners and walkers welcome), but also tons of kid-friendly activities. A children’s 100-yard dash will include medals for the winners, and a Family Festival with the theme of “building heroes, a kid at a time” will stretch till 1pm. The day promises to be a fun, enriching opportunity for everyday heroes to come together and show the kids we love how to be cool, be kind, and wear the cape.
All proceeds from this event will be used to fund the kidkind foundation, the Warren Recreation Commission’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fund and the work of Cape Kid Olivia, who founded Teens Connecting with Teens to bring students together to help teens with special needs. More to come on this special young lady and her cause, but for now we’ll just say that we’re thrilled to honor Olivia at our event and support her to expand the impact of Teens Connecting with Teens with funds raised by the race.
Prizes will be awarded in our 5K for top male and female overall and group winners! After enjoying the scenic run through the lovely Warren Municipal Fields and Cross Country Course, you’ll want to stay for a family-friendly good time! Games, crafts, food and fun are sure to be abundant, so lace up your sneakers, secure your cape and fly on down to the Warren Township Municipal Complex Pavilion (off of 1 Bardy Road, Warren NJ 07059).
Come wear your cape and help so many kids in need! Check-in and registration will kick off at 7:45am, and the 5K race is set to start at 8:30am. You can preregister online at http://raceroster.com/events/2014/2370/race-for-kidkind for $22 or day-of, on-site registration is $30. Be one of the first 500 registrants and receive a free t-shirt and other great swag! You can also donate to help us reach our goal or, if you’re a business, be a race & festival sponsor (drop me a note at leighann@wearthecapekids.com).
Click here to sign up for what promises to be a feel-good day for all!
Choose kind,
Leigh Ann
P.S. Check out our 5K race for kidkind & Family Festival Flier for more info!