Exercise and Fun for the Whole Family at 4th Annual Mini Marathon for Save the Children

Exercise and Fun for the Whole Family at 4^th Annual Mini Marathon for Save the Children

WHAT: Members of the Greenwich community are invited to participate in the 4^th

Annual Save the Children Mini Marathon. Parents are encouraged to run with their children around the 2.62 mile scenic beach course while the Greenwich High School cheerleaders and local Boy Scouts cheer them on. 

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and First Selectman of Greenwich Peter Tesei and their families will be returning to the annual event to join in the fun. 

This event raises funds and awareness for Save the Children's programs throughout the world.  It is also an ideal opportunity for families to come together for exercise, community service, and breakfast while taking in the beautiful sights of the Long Island Sound.

Breakfast will be served directly following the race. Trophies and medals will be awarded to winners and T-shirts will be distributed to individuals who register in advance. Individuals are invited to register in advance here.

WHO: Sponsored by Save the Children’s Greenwich Leadership Council of Save the Children and the Greenwich Track Club

Race Director: Bill Bogardus

Co-Chairs: Luz Agrest and Marilyn Roos White

WHEN: 9:30AM, Sunday, May 20^th, 2012 (Rain or shine!)

WHERE:        Tod's Point, Old Greenwich

Clambake Area

BACKROUND: Save the Children is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children USA is a member of Save the Children International, a global network of 29 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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