What: Elite
athletes from around the nation-competing in the Chevron Houston
Marathon-will visit with orthopedic patients at Texas Children's
Hospital. The marathon’s top seeded runners will pass out t-shirts
and hats to the patients and families. To kickoff the 2010 Chevron
Houston Marathon weekend, Texas Children’s Hospital will be hosting
the 13th annual Kids’ Fun Run, a non-competitive 3K and 1K run or
walk for children of all abilities, on Saturday, Jan 16.
When: Friday, January 15, 2010, 2pm
Where: Texas Children's Hospital
Media may park for free in the circle drive of the Clinical Care
Center, 6701 Fannin Street, and will be met and escorted by Public
Relations staff in the lobby of CCC.
Who: Shalane Flanagan, from Portland, Oregon, is the
2008 Olympic bronze medalist and holds several American track
records.
Paige Higgins, from Flagstaff, Arizona, is a member of the
2009 World Championship marathon team and will run the Chevron
Houston Marathon for the first time on Sunday. Higgins is the #2
(Female) Seed.
Brett Gotcher, from Flagstaff, Arizona, placed 3rd in the
2009 USA Half Marathon Championships and will make his marathon
debut as the #3 Seed in the Chevron Houston Marathon.
Dr. Albert Hergenroeder, chief of Adolescent Sports Medicine
at Texas Children's Hospital, will help generate excitement around
Texas Children’s Kids’ Fun Run, the kickoff to the Chevron Houston
Marathon. He will educate the patients and families about the
importance of children—of all abilities—leading a healthy and active
lifestyle.
Specifics: There are various opportunities for children and
their families to participate in the festivities surrounding the
Marathon. On Saturday, January 15, Texas Children’s invites all
children ages five to 15, including children with special needs, to
participate in the 13th annual Texas Children’s Kids’ Fun Run. The
non-competitive 3K and 1K event is the kickoff to the 2010 Chevron
Houston Marathon weekend, giving all participants the opportunity to
cross the official Marathon finish line. For more information visit
www.funrun.texaschildrens.org
