Paris, Texas– The United Way of Lamar County announced today that registration is open for this year’s annual Kids Marathon.
Kick-Off is Thursday, March 7, at 5:30 pm at the Trail de Paris Love Civic Center entrance. All kids in grades K-6 are welcome and will run the first and last mile together. Runners will receive a free t-shirt and their running log at the Kick-off.
Registration for this free annual event opens on Monday, February 12, and runs through Thursday, March 7.
Register on Eventbrite at —https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-way-of-lamar-county-kids-marathon-is-for-kids-in-grades-k-6th-tickets-814481133997.
The Kids Marathon finale is Thursday, May 9, and all runners will receive their medals as they cross the finish line. The Credit Union of Texas food truck will also be there with free food for the runners! Brookshire’s, Quality Care ER, Paris Regional Health, Lamar National Bank, ONCOR, Farmers Bank, and Pickle Printing are sponsors of the 2024 Kids Marathon.
For more information, call the United Way of Lamar County office at 903-784-6642.