6th Annual Go The Extra Mile For Covenant Kids
Runners and Walkers of All Abilities Welcome to Participate in
6th Annual Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids
Since founding the event in 2010, Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids Race Director Laura Fiore has wanted Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids to be open and inviting to people of all abilities. “This is more than a road race. It has evolved into a large community event,” says Fiore.
The sixth annual event is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 starting at Swan Valley High School (8400 O’Hern, Saginaw, MI) and offers something for everyone; no matter age or level of ability.
The 5K welcomes both runners and walkers, and a 1 Mile walk/run is also available. Half Marathon runners and hand cyclists are welcome to navigate the fast and flat course.
Again this year, race organizers have included a lower priced category for youth runners aged 12 and under, recognizing the importance of keeping kids active and is encouraging kids to Go the Extra Mile for their peers with lower registration fees.
To support walkers and runners- beginners to advanced- the YMCA of Saginaw is offering 5K and Half Marathon training programs. Whether participants are looking to simply finish their first race or set a personal record, the program can help them reach their individual goals. Fiore says, “It’s nice to see people back year after year. Some who walked one year and challenged themselves to run the next year.” An objective of this program is to help participants embrace a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime- not just the duration of the program.
Fiore noticed several corporations bringing their wellness program to the event. “Some companies embraced Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids as their celebratory race to round out their wellness program. There are so many positive layers to that- their dedication to their employees’ health; their outreach to Covenant Kids; and their commitment to the community. It was very cool to see and inspired me to create a Team category! When you register online at covenantkidsrace.com, you can register as a Team. The winner of the Team category will be the team that is the biggest! It won’t matter what race or how fast the team ran it, if your team brings the biggest group of people to the event you win the Team category! We want to celebrate our community’s efforts to get involved!”
Registration pricing until April 23 are as follows: half marathon run/hand cycle $45, 5K Run and 5K Walk $25, Youth 12 and under 5K Run and 5K Walk $20, 1 Mile Run $10.
To register or to see course details, visit www.covenantkidsrace.com. For more information on sponsorships or volunteering, contact Laura Fiore at lfiore@covenantkidsrace.com For more information on training programs, contact Tina Dowe at the Saginaw YMCA 989.753.7721.