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ACES Presents the Kids Fun Zone at Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
The ACES Kids Fun Zone offers an exciting array of kids' activities, outdoor games, clowns, magic, mascots, hula-hoops, bubbles, and more!
The Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is providing the Kids Fun Zone at its 44th annual Labor Day races! The ACES Kids Fun Zone offers an exciting array of kids’ activities, outdoor games, clowns, magic, college mascots, hula-hoops, bubbles, and more on the New Haven Green. All activities are free of charge courtesy of ACES. Due to COVID-19, in an effort to keep our kids safe and healthy, the event has made the decision to forego to inflatable slides and bounce houses this year. Make sure to visit the ACES Kids Fun Zone this Labor Day at the Faxon Law New Haven Road Races!
“We are excited to provide fun and safe outdoor activities for kids to enjoy.” Said _____from ACES, “The Kids Fun Zone has something for everyone, and we hope families join us on the New Haven Green to close out the summer with a morning full of fun. We are proud to be a part of this longstanding community event.”
The event takes place Monday, September 6 on the New Haven Green. The races consist of a half marathon, relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire Kids Fun Run, and the signature 20K. The Faxon Law New Haven 20K again hosts the USATF 20K National Championship. The race expects to feature a number of past champions and U.S. Champions. This year marks the 30th year a national championship event has been held in New Haven, making the race the longest consecutive USATF Championship race ever.
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As always safety of race participants and spectators is extremely important. All runners, volunteers and spectators will be asked to wear a mask on the New Haven Green when if they are not running, eating or drinking. The race will have numerous safety protocols in place that will meet or exceed all State and local guidelines.
The event’s major sponsors include, Avelo Airlines, T-Mobile, McDermott Lexus, AVANGRID, ACES, Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, and the City of New Haven. To learn more about the event or to register, visit www.newhavenroadrace.org. Early registration is encouraged; event is limited to 4,500 entrants!
