The Festival features a large area devoted to children's activities including pony rides, face painting, clowns, jugglers, space walks and a huge playground area. There will be fun and games for all ages, musical entertainment, race souvenirs, areas of community interest and sampling opportunities, as well as sports, fitness, running and athletic gear for the sports enthusiast. Enjoy autograph signing by running legends, elite athletes and other special celebrities. The race will be held in the Galleria Gardens and is for children up to 11 years old. Parents are welcome to walk with their kids.
All participants get a special youth sized race T-shirt.
If you cannot be present on race day but would like to support The U.S. 10K Classic and receive a race T-shirt, become a Phantom Racer. You will not be registered as a runner and will not receive a race number, but you will be mailed a T-shirt following the event. Registration must be done by mail and received by August 25, 2001. The Wheelchair Division will be run in accordance with Wheelchair Athletics, U.S.A. Rules of Long Distance Racing. Competition wheelchairs and helmets are required.