Kids’ Marathon returns to Bristol Oct. 2

BRISTOL — Mid-State Health Center in partnership with the Bristol Rotary Club and New Hampshire Marathon is the proud sponsor of the Kids’ Marathon. The Kids’ Marathon will be a free event offered to children as part of the New Hampshire Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 2 to promote and foster healthy eating and active living among youth.

Here is how the Kids’ Marathon works: All children grade K - 8 are eligible to participate in the Kids’ Marathon on race day. The goal is for each registered youth participant to complete 25.2 miles of running/walking/activity PRIOR to the Kids' Marathon, and then to participate in the race in Bristol, NH to complete the final mile of their “marathon” at the Kids' Marathon.

Race Day is Saturday, Oct. 2 along with the NH Marathon. The Kid’s Race check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at Kelley Park in Bristol and the race begins just after 9 a.m. Kids will be bussed to the start of the race. Bring a mask for the bus ride. CDC Guidelines will be followed to ensure the safety of the families who are attending the event. Parents/Guardians are asked to stay onsite while their children complete the race.

Race Start is at the Old Mill parking area by the multi-use path in Bristol, across from Old Mill properties. There will be a celebration immediately following at Kelley Park to recognize this achievement for all children who complete the Mid-State Kids' Marathon.

A special marathon medal will be given to each child who brings their completed training log on Race Day. To pre-register for the Free Kids’ Marathon online and print the mileage log visit nhmarathon.com or stop by the Tapply-Thompson Community Center for a registration packet. For more information, contact the NH Marathon: race@nhmarathon.com or call 744-2713.