Home | ADVICE: Training | Carol's Page (Editor) - Fun Runs, Integrating Running with the Curriculum, Getting Started | Ed's Page (Coach) - Track, XC, Form, Teamwork | INFORMATION: Distance: How Far Should Kids Run? | Running Games | Distance Conversion Tool | 10 Healthy-Kid Tips | MODEL KIDS' PROGRAMS: Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids' Club - Carol's After-School Club | Youth Programs with Links | Kiddie Mile Ribbon Program | Log-A-Mile Blue Ribbon Program | STUFF: Free Running Bookmarks | Resources: Books for Kids, Parents, and Coaches | SIGN IN: Guest Book | EVENT LISTINGS: Kids' Fun Run Calendar | MORE: School | News | Columns |Speakers/Guest Authors | Who We Are | Contact MORGAN HILL'S 4TH OF JULY KID'S 1 MILE All-day Events Surrounding the 4th of July Morgan Hill's 4th of July Kid's 1 Mile Date: July 4, 2008 Location: 353 West Main Street, Morgan Hill CA 95037 Distance: 1 Mile (also 5K Run/Walk ages 11 and up) Time: 7:45 a.m. Ages: 11 and under Cost: $15 until June 29 Contact: http://www.mhidi.com Contact Name- Charles Weston charles@wmarchitects.com Other: The City of Morgan Hill remains one of only two cities in the Bay Area that continues to have all-day events surrounding the 4th of July. Our 4th of July Celebration includes a 5k & 1mile run/walk, parade, family festival, fireworks and entertainment show, patriotic sing and other activities. In 2007, the events drew over 50,000 people and the parade itself is the largest privately organized parade in all of Northern California. All profits support Morgan HillŐs Independence celebration. The course is flat and fast through parade route through downtown Morgan Hill - many of the parade spectators will be along the course and will be cheering you on! Parents may run with their children if necessary in the Kid's 1 mile but is asked to P L E A S E peel off just before the finish line. The kid's 1 mile starts at 7:45 am The 5K run/walk starts at 8:15 am A W A R D S: 5K Run/Walk M/F, 10 year increments - receive a medal 1st male, 1st female - receive a trophy All participants receive a T-shirt. Kid's 1 Mile: Wrist bracelets for all children Top finisher female/male per age (1 year increments) - receive a medal. 1st male, 1st female, 1st child (11 and under) - can ride in the parade. Special award for the 2 most patriotic costumes. For Group registration please download forms at MHIDI.COM.