RUN
BIG at Polk County’s Red Ribbon Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run
Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Lake Mirror
Promenade
Our community’s Red Ribbon tradition continues with Polk County’s Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Fun
Run on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in support of bullying and substance
abuse prevention. The Red Ribbon Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run, presented by Title Sponsor Publix Super Markets, Inc.,
InnerAct Alliance, and event partner MidFlorida Credit Union, is a Family Weekend where parents can
compete in the Half Marathon or 5K, and K-8 students can participate in the Kids
Fun Run. Early registration is encouraged at www.RedRibbonHalf.com. Start time for the Half Marathon is 6:30 a.m., and the 5K
begins at 7:00 a.m. Check-in will begin
at 5:30 a.m. for the Half Marathon and 6:30 a.m. for the 5K.
A Kids Fun Run
for K-8 students begins at 8:00 a.m., with check-in at 7:00 a.m. at the Lake
Mirror Auditorium. The Fun Run is FREE for those who pre-register before
November 1st ($5 fee after 11/1/16) and includes a commemorative Run
t-shirt and free refreshments. The Kids Run will
start and finish at Lake Mirror Promenade, 121 S. Lake Ave., and follow a route
around Lake Mirror. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd place runners in gender categories, and to the top 3
elementary schools and top middle school with the largest percentage of
participating students, based on school census. This year, the private school
with the highest percentage of participation will also receive a trophy.
NEW THIS YEAR: We are excited to announce some great new additions to the
Red Ribbon Fun for 2016! First, we are pleased to collaborate with The Lakeland
Chamber of Commerce for their new BIG EVENT: A Family Celebration of Lakeland,
from 4:00–8:00 p.m. on November 12th at the historic Lake Mirror
Promenade. The BIG EVENT will feature live music, food, a kids’ fun zone,
Business Expo, Makers’ and Artisan’s Row and more!
Another great addition is an opportunity for kids and adults to
fundraise to prevent Bullying, Drug Abuse, and assist with Youth Leadership
Development! The more money you raise, the better your chances to win BIG
PRIZES such as Free Gear! Free Parties! Free Bikes! Details will be outlined on
the event website at www.RedRibbonHalf.com.
Lastly, our Half Marathon race course has been updated to pass through some of
Lakeland’s most beautiful neighborhoods and our community’s new Peterson Park!
Preview our amazing new race course on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/RedRibbonRunSeries
"The Red Ribbon Run is going BIG this year," promises InnerAct Alliance's Executive Director, Angie Ellison. "Our goal is to promote healthy family living which reduces the likelihood of substance abuse, bullying, violence and other risky behaviors. Participate in a BIG way by sponsoring, running, or volunteering on our event website
at www.redribbonhalf.com or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RedRibbonRunSeries."
"The Red Ribbon Run is going BIG this year," promises InnerAct Alliance's Executive Director, Angie Ellison. "Our goal is to promote healthy family living which reduces the likelihood of substance abuse, bullying, violence and other risky behaviors. Participate in a BIG way by sponsoring, running, or volunteering on our event website
at www.redribbonhalf.com or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RedRibbonRunSeries."
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