KIDSruns

As recent years the finish line for the 400 metre KIDSruns will be close to the big start arch, enabling parents to re-join their children easily.

Once again we shall have separate runs for pupils in each of school years 1, 2, 3 and 4.  SCHOOL YEARS AS PER MAY 2024.

We ask you to enter your child’s details online and indicate your approval for them to take part Year 2, 3 and 4 runners must choose when entering if they wish to compete in their KIDSrun, or the 5k Fun Run. If choosing the 5k you will pay the Junior rate. Adults must accompany Year 2, 3 and 4 5k runners all the way around the course.

• Online Registration closes on 17th May or  upon 100 entries in any category, whichever comes first

• The Lions will take reasonable precautions but cannot be held responsible for the safety of every child

• There are no refunds and no transfers

• There is entry on the day but no free T-Shirt will be available

• Please register your child in advance preferably on-line

• If you registered online by May 12th, receive free T-shirt, when picking up running number from 09.15

***Please note we cannot guarantee the availability of Kids T-Shirts for registrations on the day.

For Kids T-shirts, please ensure you select the right size for your child – no changes on the day.

Sizes XS = 26cm, S = 28cm, M = 30cm, L = 32cm and XL = 34cm.

• 4 runs from 11:00. Year 4 first away then Year 3 and Year 2 and finally Year 1

• Line up under the arch on opposite side of the field to the Start/finish gantry

• Parents wishing to run with children line up behind the rest

• Run anti-clockwise to the finish line – c. 400 metres

• Everyone cannot come first but after the run all KIDSrunners receive certificate of achievement and a chocolate bar

• Prizes for the winning boy & girl in each run

• Prize giving will take place after the KIDSruns around 11.15

• Entering the event requires personal details. The Lions will not pass this information on to anyone else

• We shall use the email address you give to contact you with important information about the event. Please ensure it remains able to receive our emails

• Photos and video may be taken by K&D Lions or our agents and displayed on this website or elsewhere

• If your child is a winner photos may be taken and names may be published

Sponsors & advertisers

The Lions and all our helpers give our time freely, but the costs of organising the Fun Run increase every year. Our aim is that sponsorship, in kind or otherwise, and programme advertising, will cover all the costs of staging the Fun Run, enabling us to assure runners that every pound of entry fee and sponsorship they raise will go to the nominated charities 

Fun Run programme

Around Easter each year we deliver 7,000 copies of the Fun Run programme free of charge to homes throughout Knowle,  Dorridge & Bentley Heath. Advertising rates start from as little as £70. Copy is required by end of February.

Sponsors

We thank our sponsors for so generously supporting our community event. It's never too late. There are always further sponsorship opportunities available from as little as £100, or in kind, allowing your company to gain a high profile being seen to be associated with one of Solihull’s most successful charity fundraising events.

Marshalls

Every year we need over 80 volunteers to help marshal the traffic and runners - can you help us? All we ask is that you come along to the briefing one evening and commit now to give up a couple of hours on Fun Run day. Please get in touch and let us know. If you are running your friends or family may like to get involved. How about getting involved in organising the Fun Run? It can be really rewarding when it all goes well. Please get in touch and let us know.

Fartlek is a Swedish word meaning speed play. This involves running, walking & jogging various speeds for short distances i.e. an interval training session Jog is running at a slow comfortable pace Easy Run is at a pace slightly faster than a Jog Steady Run is running at a pace where you work hard and push yourself a little so that you get slightly out of breath and thus breath harder.

Familiarise yourself with the course See how you get on up the Longdon Road hill!

Just started running? Parkrun is a family friendly, FREE (not for profit), weekly, timed 5km run/walk/jog open to all ages and abilities. Our events take place every Saturday at 9 a.m. in Brueton Park, Solihull, and 21 other locations within parkrun's West Midlands region. Parkrun is a great way to get into running and is ideal Knowle Fun Run preparation for both the novice and seasoned athlete. Taking part is easy – just register in advance at parkrun before your first ever parkrun.Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! With 22 parkruns in their West Midlands region alone, there is bound to be one near you.

Kids Run Free is a charity that organise free, fun regular events in parks around the UK. These events are open to all children under 16 and are tailored to suit each age group. So, whether your child is a budding Olympic athlete or is just finding their running legs, there’s something to suit. Bentley Heath Park, Widney Road, Solihull, B93 9BH; Olton Jubilee Park; and Kings Heath Park. 9.00am – arrive 8.45am for warm-ups. The charity also organises Marathon Kids, an exciting programme that gives primary school children the opportunity to run or walk the distance of up to four marathons throughout the school year. The programme emphasises personal achievement. It aims to inspire and empower children of all fitness levels to set and achieve goals. Running is free, full of health benefits, and requires little to no equipment. And running a marathon is recognised by all as a huge achievement.

Or why not try the internet to find yourself a local Jogging Buddy ? 'Solihull Active' More Active, More Often - For all the information on sport and physical opportunities available to you in Solihull, visit www.solihullactive.co.uk.