Why? I don't know but it sounded like fun. I like to play and this seemed to fit the bill.
I sent out the invites. Almost everyone said they could come. I scored some cheap matching t-shirts and then strung cookies on string for medals. Note: Kids LOVE cookies on a string. They were a big hit.
We had 1km, 2km and 3km races. We had a timer and name tags and multiple parents running in each group. The youngest ones were 2.5years old. The oldest kids were almost 14. There were about 32 kids running and one dog.
IT WAS AWESOME. There was giggling, grinning, and lovely happiness all around.
Thank you to everyone who came who pitched in. People brought snacks, took video, took group pictures, held finish line tape, made a banner, filled dixie cups with water and were generally amazing.
I highly recommend it. A very kind friend took a bunch of video of the event and just threw this together for us (thank you Mr. RBC).
Awesome idea Darc! I wish I was 5 years old, lived in Ottawa, and could run 3 km!
ReplyDeleteHow about you become an event planner when you grow up? Judging by all the smiles and laughter it looks like you are pretty darn good at it.
This is awesome beyond words!!! I love it!! Way to go Darcy - what a positive force you are in that neighbourhood! :) Proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThat was the most fun run ever! It was every bit as wonderful as you might imagine from the pictures and the video...and then a little bit more awesome! Thanks Darcy. You rock!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing idea!
ReplyDeleteI remember cookie on a string medals from when we used to all go camping and you and Yanin would make up olympic games for all of us. You're such a great Mom!
Kerri
Wonderful! I love it Darcy! Hmmm, I'm now thinking of the Brock Street Winnipeg equivalent!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Kim
I wish I could have been there for this event. What an amazing little event. Good on ya Darc.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the Kylemore Avenue Tricycle Derby for next year.
Very inspirational!