Cox, Shape Up RI Create New ‘Marathon’ for Kids
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Cox Providence Rhode Races has teamed up with Shape Up RI and Roger Williams Park Zoo in an effort to get kids to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle through a new, exciting Kids Marathon. This new race will be part of the fourth annual Cox Providence Rhode Races, April 30-May 1, 2011.
The Kids Marathon on Saturday April 30 will feature a 1.2 mile run/walk at Roger Williams Park in Providence. After participating in the run/walk, kids will have an opportunity to complete the "marathon" by taking part in a scavenger hunt at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The 25-point scavenger hunt will promote healthy lifestyles, proper nutrition, exercise and more.
"As one of RI's leading outdoor family destinations, we look forward to hosting the participants in the Kids Marathon," said Jack Mulvena, Executive Director of Roger Williams Park Zoo. "We strongly believe in the importance of families sharing outdoor play to foster children's health and development.'
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The Kids Marathon will also serve as the the culmination of Shape Up RI's new program promoting healthy lifestyles to youth. This program will encourage local elementary school students to track their pedometer steps and healthy eating and complete the program by participating in the Kids Marathon.
"Shape Up RI is excited to partner with the Cox Providence Rhode Races and Roger Williams Park Zoo to promote healthy and active lifestyles among youth in Rhode Island," said Rajiv Kumar, founder and Chairman of Shape Up RI. "As our nation's obesity epidemic continues, it's important for us to reach people at an early age when we can help them establish healthy habits that will stay with them for a lifetime."
The fourth annual Cox Rhode Races Weekend will be held April 30- May 1 in Providence. To register for any of the races or for additional information visit: www.coxrhoderaces.com.
Cox Communications is the Title Sponsor of the Cox Providence Rhode Races.
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