A Marathon for Kids Absolutely!
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It’s the TIMBITS Marathon! A unique format that allows young people to participate in their first marathon. On Monday, April 19, kids start running or walking their marathon one KM at a time completing 41 KM by Sunday, May 30. On race day the kids will complete the last 1.2 KM of their marathon along with elite and citizen runners at the HSBC Calgary Marathon.
All TIMBITS Marathon participants receive a competitors 100% cotton t-shirt, a race bib, a medal when they cross the finish line and a certificate of completion that will be available on-line after the event. And best of all they have their very own kids coach and training program.
Why run the TIMBITS Marathon?
1. It's a great way to have fun!
2. Running and walking makes you physically fit.
3. You can run or walk anytime and anywhere.
4. You don't need special equipment!
5. And you get to be part of Canada's oldest Marathon!
How do you get started?
It's easy, the first thing you need to do is set your goal to complete the marathon. You register and begin running under the guidance of a parent, adult, coach, teacher, etc. six weeks prior to race day, May 31, 2009. You have six weeks to complete 41 KM. Your start date will be Monday, April 20.
How do I complete 41 KM in six weeks? Follow the suggested TIMBITS Marathon Training Program or make up your own and keep track of the KM you've completed using the Kilo-Clocker.
You can run/walk a little or a lot, do what you are comfortable completing. The most important thing is to pace yourself, you want to be able to run the final 1.2 KM on race day.
Entry Fee
$20 - Early Bird, until - Jan 30
$25 - Regular, Jan 31- May 10
$30 - Late, May 11 - May 26
$35 - Package Pick-up, May 29 & 30 (shirt size not guaranteed)
Entry Fee Includes
A special event shirt featuring the TIMBITS Marathon's logo, a specially designed TIMBITS Marathon finishers medal, food and drink at the finish line, a souvenir Race Program, admission to the Fitness Expo, medical support on course and at the finish line, Gatorade, and sanitary facilities; live entertainment, and over 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers working for you.
Race Day Schedule - Sunday May 30, 2010
5:30am - Bag Check
7:00am - Marathon Runners & Walkers
7:00am - Half Marathon Runners & Half Marathon Walkers
7:25am - Wheel Chair Athletes 10K
7:30am - 10K & 4x10K Runners & Walkers
9:30am - Timbits Marathon
10:00am - Family 5K Walk & Run
Need More Details?
All related information pertaining to the HSBC Calgary Marathon, please visit our Race Info Page.