Kid's Marathon Mile

 Fun Run Dashes Through LEGOLAND® California

The Kids Marathon Mile, a fun run/walk geared for children 12 and under, is set for Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, announced In Motion, Inc., the event organizer.  The one-mile, age- staged races start at 8 a.m. and loop through LEGOLAND California, located at One LEGOLAND Drive in Carlsbad.

The non-competitive event is open to people of all ages. "Moms, dads, siblings and friends can participate in this healthy activity together," said Christine Adams, chief executive officer of In

Motion, Inc. "The children love the opportunity to dash through LEGOLAND."

In addition to being a family-friendly event, the Kids Marathon Mile helps schools raise much-needed funds through its Run for Your School Program. If there are at least ten entries from a particular school, the entrants from that school automatically become members of a school team and the school will receive $2.00 for each paid entry. 

Held during the  race weekend, the Kids Marathon Mile will also feature a Diaper Dash for babies who still travel on all fours and a free family expo with entertainment and fun activities. The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011.

Every registered child in the Kids Marathon Mile is a winner and will receive a shiny finisher's medal, colorful T-shirt, and a free one-day Child Hopper Ticket to the LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFETM Aquarium, (a $69 value, valid Saturday, 1/22/2011 or Sunday, 1/23/2011 for ages 3 to 12) in addition to one free UltraStar Cinemas child's admission movie pass and popcorn and a goodie bag full of treats and coupons.

The registration fee for the Kids Marathon Mile is $20 per child prior to Jan. 15, 2011 and $25 thereafter,. Event-day registration starts at 7 a.m. Adults have the option of registering at full price and receiving an event T-shirt or registering as a companion.  

For more information or to register for the Kids Marathon Mile, please visit www.carlsbadmarathon.com or call (760) 692-2900.  For more information on LEGOLAND

California, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO.