Wednesday Night at the Races

Everyone's a champion at Wednesday Night at the Races! This popular family event is held for six consecutive Wednesdays from the end of July to the end of August. The goal is to provide area youth ages 14 and under with the opportunity to experience the sport of running in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

The 2011 series of Wednesday Night at the Races drew an average of 500 children per night. We hope you'll join us for the 2012 series!

2012 Dates/Locations:

July 25 - TBD
August 1 - TBD
August 8 - TBD
August 15 - TBD
August 22 - TBD
August 29 - Park Point - Followed by an end of the year picnic celebration!

Registration:
Registration is from 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. each evening of the series. These races are free.

Start Time:
The races will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. beginning with the youngest age group and ending with the oldest children.

Age Groups and Distance:
Children will be split up into groups according to their age. Age groups and distances* are as follows:

4 & Under – 1/8 mile
5 & 6 years old – 1/8 mile
7 & 8 years old – 1/4 mile
9 & 10 years old – 1/4 mile
11 & 12 years old – 1/2 mile
13 & 14 years old – 1/2 mile

*Distances may vary due to weather

Prizes:
Everyone’s a champion at this event! Each week, all children will receive a ribbon upon completing their race.

T-shirts and medallions will be awarded to all participants at the last event of the series at Park Point on August 29, 2012. In addition, a celebratory picnic will be held at this last event and everybody is welcome to eat!

Call the Grandma's Marathon office at (218) 727-0947 for more information.