Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series
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2009 Event Details
The Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series is designed to introduce children pre-school through 8th grade to the sport
of trail running in a fun, challenging and rewarding environment. Kids will learn how to run the on trails, they will
learn to pace themselves and they will learn that running can be fun and rewarding. Running is no longer a form of
punishment! The Series will kick off with a clinic hosted by 1985 Boston Marathon Champion - Lisa Rainsberger who will
go over training tips, nutritional ideas, how to pace yourself and she will go over the importance of quality running
shoes. The Kick Off will take place at the Boulder Running Company Wednesday, April 29th 6:00 pm. Discounts on running shoes and equipment will be offered, we will go over the details of the Series and kids will be encouraged to ask questions! This clinic is optional. Parents and/or kids who register for the race and who purchase running shoes at Boulder Running Company on April 29th will receive a $5.00 discount off the Series cost.
Participants receive 100% cotton t-shirt, finishers ribbon, refreshments, and at the series final
participants will receive hot pizza and beverages sponsored by Old Chicago Pizzeria. Each event
will be timed by Dave Sorensen of the Pikes Peak Road Runners and race results will be posted on
the event website
www.KokopelliKids.com following each event. Participants finishing in the top
3 in each age group at the series final will receive custom trophies. Participants must run all
three races to be eligible for these trophies.
Event Dates and Times |
| Wednesday April 29th - 6:00 pm - Pre-Race Clinic and Registration at Boulder Running Company
(Located at 3659 Austin Bluffs Parkway, #278-35350) |
| Friday May 1st 5:30 pm - Trail Running Race
(Bear Creek Park - located just east of the public gardens) |
| Friday May 8th 5:30 pm - Trail Running Race
(Bear Creek Park) |
| Friday May 22nd 5:30 pm - Trail Running Race
(Bear Creek Park) |
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Age Groups / Race Distances / Awards |
| Pre-school: .50 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd (*new distance) |
| Kindergarten: .50 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd (*new distance) |
| 1st & 2nd Grade: .50 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd |
| 3rd & 4th Grade: 1.25 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd |
| 5th & 6th Grade: 1.65 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd |
| 7th & 8th Grade: 1.65 mile trail run - Boys/Girls 1st-3rd |
Directions to Bear Creek Park
Coming from the North: Take 1-25 to hwy. 24 West. Follow hwy. 24 to 21st St. Head south onto 21st St. until Rio Grade St. Go East (left) onto Rio Grande ¼ mile to the entrance of Bear Creek Park on the right. Follow the signs into Bear Creek Park and follow the signs and volunteer will direct you where to park.
Coming from the South: Take Cheyenne Road head west to Cresta. Head north (right) onto Cresta and follow Cresta at which point the road changes names to 21st Street. Follow 21st St. to Rio Grande Go east (right) onto Rio Grande ¼ mile to the entrance of Bear Creek Park on the right. Follow the signs into Bear Creek Park and follow the signs and volunteer will direct you where to park. Arrive early!
Registration
Participants who wish to run the Series can register at
www.Active.com
or print off an entry form from the event web site at
www.KokopelliKids.com
and mail it along with your payment made payable to
Rainsberger Athletics, 175 Ellsworth Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
If you wish to run only one or two of the events you may only register by mail or the day of the event.
Only those planning to run all three races at either location are able to register through
www.Active.com.
Cost
$40.00 Series ($5.00 discount for each additional child from the same family)
$15.00 Individual race
Interested in Volunteering or more information?
Contact Lisa Rainsberger at: (719)-337-2737
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