Capital Kids 3K Run
Join the fun at the 14th annual Capital Kids 3K Run! This 1.86-mile road race is designed to promote an active, healthy lifestyle for youth girls and boys ages 6-14. It begins on Washington Avenue in Downtown Albany at 11:00 a.m. on race day!
The Capital Kids 3K Run is a professionally timed race and takes place on a closed course monitored by Albany Police Department and numerous course marshals along the route to ensure participant safety. All registered youth runners will receive a box of delicious Freihofer’s chocolate chip cookies and a t-shirt.
Entry
All children must be registered and wearing their official race number in order to participate.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 girls and boys in the following age groups: 9 and younger, 10-11 and 12-14.
3K Course
The Capital Kids 3K will take place on a closed course, meaning the roads will be closed to vehicular traffic. The start and finish are the same as the 5K on Washington Avenue. Click here for a course map.
3K Training
Capital Kids 3K Training Program Overview – 3K Training Program Guide – How to properly warm up to get the most out of exercise — and to reduce the potential for injury.
Capital Kids 3K Basic Running Form Drills – FRW Junior 3K Basic Run – Learn proper running form as a way to maximize your speed and efficiency and minimize your chances of injury.
Capital Kids 3K Training Program – 3K 12 Week Training Program – 12 weeks of run workouts to get ready for the 3K.
Capital Kids Training Run Workouts and Fitness Games - some run workouts along with fun games to play that will get kids ready for 1.86 miles (can be used with the 12 week workout plan)
Capital Kids Training Fitness Games [mobile view]