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What is Children's 26.2 Challenge?

The purpose of Children's 26.2 Challenge is to promote the physical fitness of Utah children. This program challenges children to run a marathon over a three-month period. The challenge can be completed by running 26.2 miles by July 1, 2008. A child can run anytime, anywhere--as little as mile at a time. After each run, the child should shade in the squares on the official participation form or log their miles on the secured web-site.

Who Can Participate?

Utah children kindergarten through sixth grade (2007-08 school year) are eligible to participate.

Cost

Children's 26.2 Challenge is free! It is sponsored by American Family Insurance, Utah's Hogle Zoo, and Fox 13.

Paper Participation Form

The official participation form can be picked up at your local American Family Insurance office, Utah's Hogle Zoo, area school offices, local running stores, or you can click here to access and print the form. Completed participation forms must be submitted by July 5, 2008. They can be dropped off at your local American Family Insurance office. Click here for locations. Or, forms can be sent to:

American Family Insurance

Attn: Bobbi Sandoval

10897 South River Front Pkwy, Ste 550

South Jordan, UT  84095

Online Participation Form

Instead of using the paper participation form, miles can be logged online by clicking this link to access the secured web-site.

Awards

Children who complete the 26.2 miles and submit the completed participation form or log their miles online by July 5, 2008 will receive the following awards on July 18, 2008 at Utah's Hogle Zoo:

• Free entry into the Zoo;

• Free Children's 26.2 Challenge T-Shirt;

• Free popsicle during the Children's 26.2 Challenge celebration.

Utah's Hogle Zoo Location

The zoo is located at 2600 East Sunnyside Avenue in Salt Lake City. Click here for a map.

Want to Design this Year's T-Shirt?

We are having a contest to design this year's T-Shirt. To enter, submit your T-Shirt design along with your completed participation form by July 5, 2008. Your design should be one to four colors and incorporate the red, blue, and yellow running theme. By entering your design in this contest, you are authorizing Children's 26.2 Challenge to print and distribute your design at the Children's 26.2 Challenge celebration at the zoo. You must participate in the Children's 26.2 Challenge to enter the T-Shirt contest. There is a limit of one design per person.