Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 19th Annual Red Ribbon Run, the largest youth running event in Polk County, on Saturday morning, November 6, 2010, at George Jenkins High School, 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, in Lakeland.
Event registration is FREE for K-5 students. Participants who pre-register through their school will receive a FREE Drug Free Is Hot Red Ribbon Run t-shirt. All age groups are welcome. Adults and children in grade 6 and older may compete in the Open Run for a $10 registration fee. Registration check-in begins at 7 AM, with the first race starting at 8 AM. Prizes will be awarded and the school with the largest percentage of students in attendance will win a special participation trophy.
Run festivities also include the Kids Health & Wellness Carnival, from 9 AM to 1 PM, to celebrate the benefits of healthy living. Wristbands will be sold for $5 admission to enjoy interactive attractions including an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, and other fun activities, refreshments and entertainment. To promote healthy minds as well as healthy bodies, each K-5th grader who attends and participates in the Run and Carnival events will receive a FREE children's book! Local youth groups and organizations will also be on hand.
For more information on Red Ribbon activities, please call InnerAct Alliance at (863) 802-0777.
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