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    12th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run

    Presented by Texas Children's Hospital at George R. Brown Convention Center

    January 17, 2009

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    12th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run

    Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 12th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run, presented by BKD.

    The 3K and 1K event is the kickoff to the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon weekend giving all participants the opportunity to cross the official Marathon finish line.

    At the Texas...

    Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 12th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run, presented by BKD.

    The 3K and 1K event is the kickoff to the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon weekend giving all participants the opportunity to cross the official Marathon finish line.

    At the Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run, every kid is a winner as they learn that fitness can be fun, a lesson that will last a lifetime.

    For more information, click here.

    When and Where
    The event is Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.

    Who May Participate
    All children ages 5 - 15 years (K-8), including children with special needs, are invited to participate in the 3K Run or Walk. Children with special needs may also choose to participate in the 1K Adaptive Run or Walk.

    Chevron Houston Marathon Connection
    The 2009 race is the kickoff event for the Chevron Houston Marathon weekend. The race course covers a portion of the actual marathon course and all participants finish their run by crossing the official Chevron Houston Marathon finish line.

    George R. Brown Convention Center

    1001 Avenida de las Americas
    Houston, TX 77010

    Full map and directions

    Tickets:

    Pre-race registration is $10.00.

    Registration is also available on race day for $15.00.

    All registration includes a fun run T-shirt, commemorative medal and admission to the Kids’ Fun Run Expo.

    Parking is free.

    Race is limited to 5000 participants.

    Times:
    6:30am to 8am - Packet pickup & participant check-in
    8:30 am - Opening ceremony
    8:45 am - Kids' Fun Run Expo opens, 3K race begins
    9:15 am - 1K race begins

    Phone: 832.824.2100

    Parking:

    The George R. Brown now offers even more parking space with a new parking garage located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Conveniently connected to the GRBCC and the Hilton by Level 2 skywalks, parking couldn’t be easier.

    In addition, there are several privately owned surface lots surrounding the convention center. All are just a short walk away or across the street.


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