Come GET WILD with the BK Bobkats All students have an opportunity this year to run as a school team in the “RunWild WildOnes Kids Marafun”, taking place here in St. Albert on Sunday May 5th. The “Marafun” is a unique race format that allows young people from ages 4-12 to participate in their first marathon. Beginning March 5th , we will begin running indoors at BK, short distances every Tuesday & Thursday during the recess portion of our lunch hour. Once the weather outdoors improves and dries up, we will run outside. Each student’s mileage will be tracked to ensure that they have completed 40KM prior to race day.
On race day, (Sunday May 5 th ) students will run the last 1.6 km, and cross the finish line, having completed the distance of a marathon. All “Marafun” participants receive a competitors t-shirt, a race bib and a medal when they cross the finish line. A certificate of completion will be available online after the event. Space for the “Marafun” is limited, and in previous years the race has sold out, so please register your child online as soon as possible. Go to https://bit.ly/2U5YhtH or https://www.runwild.ca and click on register. We are team name Bertha Kennedy. We also welcome interested parents to register as part of our BERTHA KENNEDY team and to join us on race day to run with their child.
For those families who are new to this experience, it is a wonderful opportunity for your child! This race gives all students an opportunity to participate. It is non- competitive and focused on participation, increased fitness, and fun. In my mind, the greatest learning opportunity comes through the journey and commitment as students set a goal, work hard, support one another, train together and celebrate their success when they cross the finish line! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miss. VanHoof, Mrs. Flynn or Mrs. Pereira at the school, or check the Run Wild website at www.runwild.ca
