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    14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run

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

    January 29, 2011

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    14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run

    Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run, presented by BDK, LLP. The non-competitive 3K and 1K is the kickoff to the Chevron Houston Marathon weekend giving all participants the opportunity to cross the official marathon finish line.

    To learn more about the Texas Children's...

    Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run, presented by BDK, LLP. The non-competitive 3K and 1K is the kickoff to the Chevron Houston Marathon weekend giving all participants the opportunity to cross the official marathon finish line.

    To learn more about the Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run, please visit: www.funrun.texaschildrens.org.

    Friday, January 28, 2011
    George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall C, First Floor
    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Packet pickup & Late Registration if open

    Saturday, January 29, 2011
    George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall C, First Floor
    10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Packet pickup and participant check-in
    11:30 a.m. - Opening ceremony
    12:00 p.m. - Kids' Fun Run Expo opens, 3K race begins
    12:15 p.m. - 1K race begins
    2:15 p.m. - Expo closes

    Who May Participate
    All children ages 5-15 years (Grades 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 2011 Kids' Fun Run 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.

    School Group Registration

    Race fees will be waived for schools registering student groups K-8th grade. Coaches and chaperones must accompany school groups. We recommend 10 students to at least 1 chaperone.

    For additional information or questions, email us at funruninfo@texaschildrens.org.

    About Texas Children's Hospital
    Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy children. Visit www.texaschildrens.org  to learn more.


    George R. Brown Convention Center

    1001 Avenida de las Americas
    Houston, TX 77010

    Full map and directions

    Tickets:

    Registration for the 2011 Kids’ Fun Run is $10.00. This includes a Fun Run T-shirt, commemorative medal and admission to the Kids' Fun Run Expo.

     


    Times:

    10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Packet pickup and participant check-in
    11:30 a.m. - Opening ceremony
    12:00 p.m. - Kids' Fun Run Expo opens, 3K race begins
    12:15 p.m. - 1K race begins
    2:15 p.m. - Expo closes
     


    Phone: 832.824.2247

    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.


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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    • Event Name: 14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run
      4 out of 5 stars rating "Great Fun Experience"
      Review posted by: Dianne from Houston, TX, Jan 31, 2011

      My 5 yo twins loved the whole fun run experience, especially the medals and the bouncyplay things afterwards! I loved the staffing - especially after losing my son during the race when I was keeping... Expand

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