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Children’s Memorial Hermann IRONKIDS Texas Fun Run returns to The Woodlands

By: James Campbell
| Published 04/27/2016

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas – It’s time to gear up for the 2nd Annual Children’s Memorial Hermann IRONKIDS® Texas Fun Run. Children ages 3 to 14 are invited to participate in half-mile and one-mile runs. The event, set for Saturday, May 7, will feature an appearance by Houston Rockets’ mascot Clutch. The festivities will commence at 10 a.m. at Town Green Park in The Woodlands.

“Developing an appreciation for exercise and fitness starts at an early age,” said Josh Urban, Sr. Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. “The IRONKIDS Fun Run helps encourage kids towards an active lifestyle that hopefully continues into adulthood. The Fun Run also serves as a preview and gets the community ready for the big race – the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship – the following week.

More importantly, the proceeds from the Fun Run benefits Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and all of the great work they do to provide high quality health care to children and their families.”

Liz Kollar, Global Director of Athlete Development for IRONMAN, concurred with Urban about getting children involved early in healthy lifestyle activities like running and exercise.

“The Children’s Memorial Hermann IRONKIDS Texas half-mile and one-mile runs are a great way to introduce young athletes to the benefits of living an active lifestyle. This non-competitive event is a great opportunity for the children to feel the thrill of competition in a safe, fun relaxed family-friendly atmosphere,” said Kollar. “It’s a great way for the community to learn about active lifestyles and experience it for themselves. IRONKIDS is thrilled to partner with Memorial Hermann to enrich the lives of the children in the community.”

A Family Expo with Memorial Hermann kicks off the action before the Fun Run. There will be face-painting, games, a TIRR Memorial Hermann obstacle course for kids, a photo booth, a tour of an actual Children’s Memorial Hermann transport ambulance, Topper the giraffe mascot for Children’s Memorial Hermann and more. Town Green Park is located at 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, in The Woodlands, 77380.

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