Young runners from Tuscarawas County and nearby communities will have an opportunity to compete in a free cross-country event when Buckeye Career Center hosts its Buckeye Biddy Race on Sept. 3 at the New Philadelphia campus.
The event includes races for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, according to a community announcement. Registration begins at 4:15 p.m., followed by family activities at 5 p.m. that include a DJ and inflatable attractions.
Race schedules are:
- 5:30 p.m. — Pre-K through third-grade girls
- 5:50 p.m. — Pre-K through third-grade boys
- 6:10 p.m. — Fourth- through sixth-grade girls
- 6:30 p.m. — Fourth- through sixth-grade boys
Participants will receive a complimentary hot dog, drink and commemorative finisher medal. This year's medal recognizes Buckeye Career Center's 50th anniversary. Additional medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each race and trophies will be presented to school district team champions.
Course spans campus
Race Penguin will provide official timing for the event.
The cross-country course travels throughout the Buckeye Career Center campus and was designed and prepared by students in the Energy Operations program. The route includes grassy sections, areas near student-maintained ponds, a wooded section that will be clearly marked and paved pathways leading to the finish line.
Buckeye Career Center students and staff will serve as course monitors throughout the event.
Activities
Refreshments will be available for runners after they finish, and participants can take part in career-connected activities hosted by Buckeye Career Center students.
A concession stand also will be open inside the school cafeteria.
Although participation is free, organizers encourage runners to pre-register before Sept. 3 through runsignup.com or Buckeye Career Center's website.
More information is available by calling 330-339-2288.
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This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tiny shoes and big dreams. Buckeye Biddy Race returns Sept. 3