Freedom’s Run for Kids-11:30 AM
Distance- One Mile (or so)
Come run, walk, stroll a fun filled mile in Historic Shepherdstown. This non competitive event is FREE and open to all ages. Start in front of Sara Cree Hall, adjacent to the main Half Marathon, 5k, 10k starting areas at the Stadium. Run up the festive German Street and finish in front of Shepherd University Stadium. Strollers welcome.
In 2009 we had 200 children running happily through our historic downtown….what a beautiful site.
Children’s obesity is an epidemic state, and our Event provides children an innovative, fun and safe place to exercise. Children who begin running as exercise at an early age continue with exercise as a life style choice through their elementary, middle, and high school activities.
Registration pdf
"Running More Often" by Davis Lang, 4th grade
I strongly believe people should run more often. Nowadays a lot of people
in America are overweight. Here are three good reasons that people should run more often.
The first is running makes you healthier.
It gets you in better shape and makes your heart healthier.
The second reason is that you can run with your buddies. There are
group races. It's fun and it encourages you to do better.
The third reason is that you can finish your goal. First, you do a
half-marathon. Then, you do a marathon. If you just love running and you're up for a challenge you can do a 50-mile or 100-mile race.
Maybe start with the one mile before the monster events as Davis suggests, but either way these are three great reasons to run!
We will also have an informal toddler diaper dash/crawl on the Shepherd University Midway.
Course
If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to contact us.