Fun Runs with the Kids

We just participated in the Fremont Happy Fish Fun Run at Lake Elizabeth in Fremont yesterday and had a great time. It is a benefit run for the Guy Emanuele Sports Fund which supports children's after school programs. It is the 4th year and it was a lot of fun for the whole family. 4-6 year olds run a 1/4 mile and 6+ get to participate in a 1/2 mile race. It is all fun but they still make it realistic. The kids all feel like winners and get goodie bags with their ribbons. The adults can run 10K or run/walk a 5K. While mom and dad are running, they have a supervision area for the kids. They have a few booths and they have some entertainment. Check it out next year! Otherwise, look for the following upcoming runs to do with the whole family and get active in this passive and computer-using, tv-watching, video game-playing society!

Sun, Nov 2 -Apple Hill Harvest Run - http://www.applehillrun.org/ or 916-492-8966
Sun, Nov 9 - Monterey Bay Half Marathon and 3K kids fun run - http://www.bsim.org/
Sat, Nov 22 - Davis Turkey Trot - 5 and 10Ks and kids' fun runs - http://www.changeofpace.com/

For current running calendars with local events for family activities, check the following sites:
The Schedule - features running race schedule nationwide with additional resources and tips for runner.
Youth Runner Magazine
California Running Races
Run the Planet
California Track and Running News
with the Runner's Schedule Calendar
And a blog that is a great overall resource for runners: Complete Running and site for training and diagnosing aches and pains associated from running: Cool Running

Happy Running!