April 15, 2014

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On April 5, more than 3,000 Houston-area residents participated in the Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Marathon Foundation Family Fun Run. The race, held at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, included non-competitive 1K and 3K races.

Following the race, families enjoyed the post-race Family Fun Zone, sponsored by H-E-B, which included food, refreshments, activities and games. This race, formerly known as the Kids’ Fun Run, has a rich history of more than 15 years. The event’s goal was to help educate and encourage Houston-area children and their families to adopt active, healthy lifestyles.

March 11, 2014

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The 2nd Annual Texas Children’s Family Fun Run, in partnership with the Houston Marathon Foundation, will be Saturday, April 5. The race will begin and end at our very own Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, with a specially designed 3K and 1K race for children and families of all abilities (wheelchairs and strollers are welcome).

After the race, there will be a Family Fun Zone complete with food and refreshments generously donated by H-E-B, activities, games and more. The race will begin at 9 a.m., with post-race activities running through noon.

Texas Children’s Family Fun Run will be open to entire families throughout our community, enabling us to reach an even broader audience. Texas Children’s will provide participants with a fun, unique training guide, developed by Dr. Al Hergenroeder, Dr. Joe Chorley, Roberta Anding and our sports medicine team. The supporting marketing and materials, as well as the race day activities, will all be great promotion for Texas Children’s entire system.

Come out and run (or walk) with us. To register, please visit www.texaschildrens.org/funrun.

Registration closes on Sunday, March 23, so don’t delay. Everyone’s involvement is welcome!