HOUSTON, Dec. 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Texas Children's Hospital has opened registration for its annual Kids' Fun Run to take place on Saturday, January 14th, starting at 9 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The 2006 Kids' Fun Run is a 1.8-mile, non-competitive race that is the kickoff event of Chevron Houston Marathon weekend. The race covers a portion of the actual marathon course, and finishers will have the opportunity to cross the actual marathon finish line.
The run is open to children 5 to 15 (K through 8), including those with special needs. Three races will be held between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Every participant will receive a bronze medal, t-shirt and a ticket to the Chevron Houston Marathon Kids Expo. Parking is free.
Parents may register online at ChevronHoustonMarathon.com. Registrants will be entered into a drawing to win four free round-trip tickets on Continental Airlines, with the drawing to take place on race day.
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to helping prevent childhood obesity. The Fun Run is part of the hospital's "Fun To Be Fit" TM initiative.
WHAT: Texas Children's 2006 Kids' Fun Run
WHEN: Saturday, January 14, 2006, 9 a.m.
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center
REGISTRATION: Online registration can be found by clicking
"Kids Fun Run" at www.ChevronHoustonMarathon.com
COST: Children $10.00
OTHER DETAILS: For more information about the event call
(832) 824-2047 or visit
www.ChevronHoustonMarathon.com
About Texas Children's Hospital
As one of the nation's largest pediatric hospitals, Texas Children's is renowned for its expertise and breakthrough development in the treatment of cancer, premature infants, cardiogenic disorders, diabetes, asthma, HIV/AIDS and attention-related disorders. Since opening its doors in 1954, the Texas Children's Hospital Integrated Delivery System (IDS) has cared for more than 1 million children from every corner of the world, and has more than 2 million patient encounters a year. Internationally recognized, the hospital is ranked in the top four among children's hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News and World Report. Visit texaschildrenshospital.org for more information.