Event Information

The Independent Health Foundation's 36th Annual Kids Run is a FREE, family event that will take place rain or shine on June 1, 2024! 

REGISTRATION

Registration is open NOW through May 21! All pre-registered participants will receive an official race number (race packets will be mailed in advance). Competitive runners, ages 6 to 18, should pre-register to:

• Receive a timing chip to get your personal race results (provided by Score This!!!).
• Be eligible for a trophy!
• Join up with friends and family and register as a team.

ARRIVE 

8:30 A.M.- Colvin Green Space, at the corner of Colvin Blvd. and Amherst St., near The Buffalo Zoo service gate!

• Please plan to arrive at approximately 8:30 a.m. to find adequate parking.
• Limited, free parking available in the St. George Orthodox Church parking lot and surrounding streets.
• Enjoy a wide variety of fun activities for kids before warm-up starts, including:
  • Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics
  • DJ Milk
  • Soccer for Success
  • Health and wellness vendors
  • Wegmans tent for fun activities

RACES - 9:30 AM

• Group warm-up
• Mini-dash for children (ages 2-5)
• 1.8-mile family run/walk - one loop around Delaware Park (all ages welcome - strollers too!)

AFTER THE RACES

• FREE refreshments, snacks and award medals (while supplies last).
• Trophy presentations.

Health and Wellness Tent

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