Kids Marathon

On Thursday, May 17th the kids and Lane took part in the kids Marathon.  This is Jacob's 4th year and MaKena's first.  Jacob is hoping to run the 5k next spring.....we'll see!  Both kids were excited.  MaKena was in the very first race of the night and Jacob ran in the last race so it was a long night!  Jacob and I left Lane and MaKena at the starting line so we could run and get some good pictures.  There were so many kids in her race that it didn't look like they got to run until half way through!  After she crossed the finish line she was given a medal and boy was she excited about that.  Jacob did a great job running the full mile.  I tried to time him but there were so many kids it was hard.  I'm guessing he made it in under 9 minutes which is great for him.  Lane had fun telling everyone he was running the half in the Fargo marathon.  Then he'd add the half mile!  The kids and Lane had a blast and we look forward to taking part in the run next year. 

Jacob, MaKena and Lane before the big race.

Jacob and MaKena

MaKena and daddy

Daddy and MaKena waiting for the guy to say GO! She looks a little excited!

Daddy and MaKena making their way back to the finish line.

The start of the 10 and older mile run.  I thought it was neat to see all the kids running from a distance.

There's Jacob.  Can you see him?  He's got a green shirt on with red and black shorts.

A picture of the two runners and their medals after their big runs.