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The forecast says sun and there is over 600 children registered for the Mango Kids Fun Run this Sunday, July 6.

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The Rock ‘N” Roll Run will be held at the same time as the Mango Kids Fun Run. The Miramichi Police Force reminds all motorists that there will be road closures during the races and to be extra cautious of the racers and volunteers

This fun run completes the Go for 42 program which took place in area schools from May 12-June 13. This program saw children from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in School Districts 9, 11 and 16 completing 40 kilometres of a marathon over a four-week period. The final 2.2 km of the marathon will take place July 6.

Children completed the first 40 km of this marathon with their classmates and teachers. For each 5 km they walked or jogged, the children received colourful shoe tags. The children had to pre-register for the final run on July 6 with their parent's signature.

The fun run will begin at the Lindon Recreation Centre where registration for the event will begin at 9:30a.m. It will follow King George Highway up to intersection by the House of Wong. Turning left, it will continue and turn left onto Pleasant Street. The children will continue down Pleasant by City Hall to McCullum Street and ending at the Kin Centre.

Many partners have worked together to bring this initiative to the Miramichi region. They are: Mango, Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport Secretariat, NB Medical Society, School District 16, Newcastle Recreation and Leisure Council, Shoppers Drug Mart (Douglastown), Walmart, Sobeys, City of Miramichi, Rotary Club of Chatham, Miramichi Kinsmen Club, Miramichi Jaycees, MACY, Aliant and Miramichi Police Association.

"This is a great example of community coming together to encourage our children to be active," says Renee Frenette, Mango coordinator and dietitian. "We were anticipating a big number of kids for this year's race. We are very pleased with the participation rate for the event on July 6."

Go for 42 and the Mango Kids Fun Run is a great opportunity for families to get involved and together see the need to put physical activity into their daily lives. This marathon event helps in giving kids that responsibility, Frenette says.

The Mango Kids Fun Run coordinating committee would like to advise participants of several points of important information before the event on July 6.

• If your child is pre-registered, they must pick up your registration kit and t-shirt on July 6 at the Lindon Recreation Centre between 9:30 am until 10:45am.

• Race begins at 11am

• Only children who pre-registered at their school will receive a free t-shirt

• All children who finish the race will receive a medal

• Parents: please do not remove your child from the run until they cross the finish line, unless you inform one of the fun run volunteers.

• No bikes allowed along run route

• Children should remember to apply sun screen, wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle.

• Parents must be at the finish line to pick up their children. The approximate time for the event will be 20-40 minutes.

The public is encouraged to gather along the fun run route to cheer on the children.