VCM Youth Running: Many Milers

Program Participants:	Kids ages 4-14 Many Milers can register until April 1, 2008
Program Goals:	Teach kids to set and achieve goals Educate kids about fitness and nutrition Build self-esteem Assist schools and communities in offering alternatives to compensate for the elimination of physical education and activities during the school day Join in the campaign to prevent childhood obesity
How the Program Works:	•Send registration to RunVermont • Kids receive a logbook to track fitness and nutrition activities • Their goal is to run a total of 26.2 miles (the equivalent distance of a marathon) between October 1, 2007 & April 30, 2008 • For every 10 miles run, kids will receive a mileage incentive award
Program Dates:	The program begins October 1, 2007 and final mileage is due in the RunVermont office by Friday, May 2, 2008.
Cost:	$20 per child (includes logbook, t-shirt, incentive awards, certificate, and medal). Financial assistance available.
Medal / T-shirt / Certificate Pick-up:	Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Y.A.M. Scram in Waterfront Park or at the RunVermont office after June 1st.
Registration:	Register Online Dowload a Registration Form (pdf)

2007-2008 Many Milers Event Schedule * all events are optional*
Fall Kick-Off Run - Shelburne Farms Coach Barn	1/2 mile and 1 mile run at 9:15 AM	September 29 , 2007 Registration 8:30 AM
First Run Burlington Kids' 1-Mile Race day registration available.	1 mile run at 10:30 AM	January 1, 2008 Registration 9:30 - 10:10AM
Y.A.M. Scram Kids' Running Festival Waterfront Park, Downtown Burlington	1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile runs at 9:30 AM	May 24, 2008 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Many Miler Participants will receive event registration information by mail 3 weeks prior to each event. There will be a $5 fee for Many Miler events to cover refreshments, race numbers, ribbons, and mailings. Y.A.M. Scram participants also receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. The registration fee for the Y.A.M. Scram is $12. If you would like to start a Many Milers club, please contact the RunVermont office at 802.863.8412 or manymilers@runvermont.org