The highly anticipated Children’s Mile is returning to Coventry’s War Memorial Park this summer.
The event is set to offer thousands of local school children an exciting opportunity to get active and enjoy the outdoors.
This inclusive event that will take place on Sunday 22 June features a fully accessible, one-mile route designed to encourage participation from students, teachers and staff from schools across Coventry.
With 1000’s of students expected to take part, the Children’s Mile promotes a fun and supporting environment where participants can choose to walk, jog, or run the route at their own pace.
Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a certificate to celebrate their achievement.
By encouraging schools, families and the local community to come together, the Children’s Mile encourages healthy habits while showcasing the importance of staying active and enjoying one of Coventry’s beautiful parks.
Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said: "It's wonderful to hear that the Children’s Mile is returning this summer. This event is open to all young people across the city.
"Initiatives like this are fantastic for our young people, offering an inclusive opportunity to get active while exploring the city's fantastic War Memorial Park.
"I’m excited to see as many schools as possible participating in this year’s mile and helping to inspire a love for physical activity as we prepare for yet another fantastic summer of sport in Coventry.”
Coventry’s School Games Organisers, Danny Kingham and Stuart Davoile, added: "We’re incredibly excited for this year’s Children’s Mile. Our goal is to have more schools than ever participate in this fantastic initiative, which is open to all primary schools all over the city.
"We encourage students and staff at our schools to join in and take part in the one-mile route. We also want to see as many parents and supporters there as possible, cheering on the children."
Detailed entry information and the registration system will be available after February half-term.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at covsport@coventry.gov.uk.
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