Healthy Kids Running Series Lower Merion Announces Spring 2018 Series
Registrations is now open for the HKRS Lower Merion program beginning April 15, 2018
Lower Merion, PA (January 18, 2018 – Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) is thrilled to return this spring for its 5th season at Ashbridge Park beginning April 15, 2018. In 2017 the HKRS Lower Merion program hosted over 250 runners between the spring and fall programs and expects continued growth in 2018.
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HKRS is a five-week, nonprofit youth running program created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of HKRS. The program is designed to combat childhood obesity while providing children with a positive, educational and fun introduction in the world of running. The divisions and race distances are as follows:
“The Healthy Kids Running Series is all about having fun and motivating kids to be active! Our goal is to provide a fun and positive experience for every participant and see them improve over the five weeks. The support and growth of our Series has confirmed our value and mission.” said Jeff Long, Founder and President.
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At the completion of the series each participant receives a medal and trophies will be awarded based on total points to the top boy and girl in each age group. All runners registered for the five-week program will receive a race-bag and HKRS tech shirt. The series provides participants with a fun learning experience which includes living an active lifestyle, dedication and goal setting.
To register your children, volunteer or become a sponsor, please visit our website at www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org. Select Lower Merion PA. Alternatively please email Community Co-ordinator Dani Shaw at hkrslowermerion@gmail.com
About Healthy Kids Running Series & Pattison Sports Group
The Healthy Kids Running Series was founded in 2009 to combat increasing rates of childhood obesity through the introduction of running. What began in West Chester, PA now operates in upwards of fifty communities across the country. HKRS is its own non-profit entity managed by the Pattison Sports Group staff. Pattison Sports Group is Philadelphia’s premier sports marketing firm specializing in Corporate Consulting, Property Representation and Event Management. For more information please visit www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org or www.PattisonSportsGroup.com.
