KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Kansas City Kansas Community College is getting ready to become more active and is inviting the community to do the same.
“The goal of the Blue Devil 5k & Kids Trot is to get the Kansas City Kansas community more active,” said Joe Mundt, trainer at the KCKCC Wellness & Fitness Center. “Having the event each year helps students and staff at KCKCC as well as the community to stay more active and see the benefits of a regular exercise program.”
The Blue Devil 5K, which is in its 10th year, is at 8 a.m. March 3. The course winds through the KCKCC campus on the roads, walking paths and sidewalks. The 4th annual Kids Trot follows at 9 a.m. and is geared toward children 11-years and younger. Registration for the 5K is $20 per person and $5 for the Kids Trot, if submitted by March 31.
Registration includes a T-shirt, Goodie Bag and pancake breakfast following the event. After March 31, but before April 15, the registration fee is $25. Late registration, which is after April 15, is $30. Registration for the Kids Trot increases to $10 after March 31. About 200 people participated in the 5K and Kids Trot in 2013.
“The money raised is put back into our community by making improvements to the campus walking trail, which is used by many community members,” Mundt said. “Also, the event helps to promote out KCKCC Wellness & Fitness Center, which is open to the community for use.”
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers. In addition, the winner of each age group will receive and award and a prize. Activities will be provide for the children between 7:30 and 9 a.m. by childcare volunteers, so parent can participate in the 5K run/walk. Starting at 9 a.m., children in the Kids Trot run in heats based on age groups. Distances will range from 25 meters to one-quarter of a mile.
“People should sign up for the 5k & Kids Trot to help motivate them to take their exercise plan to the next level. If you are just wanting to start a walking program or running a 5k makes it easier because you have something to train for, there is a reason behind all of exercising,” Mundt said. “People should sign their kids up for the Kids Trot to get them more active and teach them that exercise can be fun. Also, it makes for a great family event that will make memories.”
For more information about the Blue Devil 5K Run/Walk and Kids Trot, visit www.kckcc.edu/studentLife/wfc/5kfunrunwalk.aspx. Information is also available by calling the KCKCC Wellness & Fitness Center at 913-288-7610. An entry form must be filled out for each registrant.
Registration is accepted through online registration, in person at the KCKCC Wellness Center or by fax to 913-288-7527.
