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Ironkids

IRONKIDS-UK250IRONKIDS Returns to Bolton for 2013

Ironkids will return to Bolton on Saturday 3rd August 2013 and is set to grow after the success of the first event in 2012. 

Children aged 3 to 15 yrs old will be taking part in their very own IRONKIDS race during the IRONMAN UK race weekend.

 

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ENTRY ONLY £2 PER CHILD

The event is a 'run only' race being held in partnership with Bolton Council in the town centre on Saturday 3rd August. It's all about fun and healthy living and each child will receive a race t-shirt and an IRONKIDS medal once they cross the line under the iconic IRONMAN finish gantry.

Who can enter?

Ironkids is open to all children between the ages of 3 & 15 years old. They will need to run the following distances according to their year of birth:

Distances - based on year of birth 

2010* / 2009 / 2008 / 2007 – 500 metres run (must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
CLICK HERE for the 500m course map

2006 / 2005 / 2004 / 2003 / 2002 – 1.5 kilometres run
CLICK HERE for the 1.5km course map

2001 / 2000 / 1999 / 1998 / 1997* – 2.5 kilometres run
CLICK HERE for the 2.5km course map

* Please note the minimum age is 3 years old on race day and the maximum age is 15 years old on race day.

Start Times

All children will start in waves according to their year of birth. Start times will be issued nearer the event.

Key Rules and Regulations

  • Running shoes are required as the run will be on tarmac roads with a small section of cobbles.

  • The race T-shirt provided MUST be worn by ALL participants.

  • Race numbers must be attached to the front of the provided race t-shirt.

  • All children in the 3 to 5 yrs age group only must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • A full set of rules will be published soon on this website.

About Ironkids

IRONKIDS in Bolton is all about inspiring and motivating youth through the sport to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. Since its inception, Ironkids has seen over 50,000 young participants. The Ironkids Team consists of WTC staff and of course many local volunteers.

 

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