UnitedHealthcare Sponsors Second IRONKIDS SUPERFROG Fun Run

UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with IRONKIDS^® for its second UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS^® SUPERFROG Fun Run, aimed at inspiring and motivating young people to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

The one-mile and half-mile fun run will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Pier Plaza, where IRONMAN^® 70.3^® SUPERFROG triathletes will run the next day. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and each athlete will receive a race bib, T-shirt, goodie bag and finisher medal. The cost for registration is $15 for children ages 3 to 15. Registration details are available at www.IRONKIDS.com

UnitedHealthcare is providing 50 complimentary admissions to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South County to encourage participation, and mascot Dr. Health E. Hound will make a special appearance at the starting line to officially kick off the fun run. The South County Club is one of over 1,300 Clubs across the country that provides services to kids whose parents are in the military.

“Healthy kids have the best chance at becoming healthy adults,” said Kevin Kandalaft of UnitedHealthcare. “We continue partnering with IRONMAN to provide an opportunity for families to begin their day being active, and to help children in our community live healthier lives.”

This is the fifth year UnitedHealthcare is supporting IRONKIDS in the United States as part of the company’s commitment to help stem the rising tide of childhood obesity through healthy lifestyles. UnitedHealthcare is sponsoring seven one-mile fun runs in 2016.

“The UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS SUPERFROG Fun Run is a great way to introduce young athletes to the benefits of living an active lifestyle. This event allows the children to feel the thrill of competition in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment,” said Liz Kollar, Global Director of Athlete Development for IRONMAN.